War
Who controlled the 13 colonies? (person)
King George III
This country controlled the 13 colonies
England
What countries fought in the American Revolutionary War
England, United States, and France
Who won the American Revolutionary War
United States
How many years is the presidents term
four years
Who fought in the French and Indian War
France, Indians, against the British
Why did England charge the colonies taxes after the French and Indian War
To pay for the war
How many senators does each state have
two
How many years is a representatives term
two years
How many years is a senators term
six years
Which branch of government has the ability to collect taxes
Legislative
How old do you have to be for the Senate, House of Representatives, and President
(in that order)
Senate 30, House of Rep. 25, and President 35
Which branch of government has the ability to declare war
Legislative
What are the three branches of government
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What two houses, chambers, or bodies make up Congress
The House of Rep. and the Senate
How many stripes are on the flag and why
13 for 13 colonies
The Northwest Ordinance says you need how many free citizens in a territory to become a state
60,000
What type of government does the United States have
Constitutional Republic
What does bicameral legislature mean
The legislature has two chambers, houses, or bodies
How is representation in the House of Rep. determined
by population
List all 13 Colonies
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Who was the second president
John Adams
What six states made up the Northwest Territory
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota
Why do we have three branches of government
to prevent tyranny and oppression and to prevent a dictator from rising up.
What are the five freedoms of the first amendment
Freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, and petition