Branches of US Government
The three branches of the US Government are...
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are two civic responsibilities of US citizens?
Vote in a federal election.
When was the Declaration of Independence Adopted?
July 4th, 1776.
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States?
Cherokee
Navajo
executive- carries out laws.
legislative- makes laws.
judicial- interprets the laws.
Who was the "Father" of or country?
George Washington
Name two rights of every citizen living in the United States.
Freedom of:
expression
speech
assembly
petition the government
religion
bear arms
When is the federal tax day?
April 15th
Name two U.S. territories.
Virgin Islands
America Samoa
Guam
We elect US Senators for how many years?
6 years
What is one important thing that President Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation).
Saved the union.
Led the United States during the Civil War.
Name at least one amendment (change/policy) related to voting in the United States.
Persons 18 years or older can vote.
You don't have to pay a poll tax.
Men and Women can vote.
No matter your race you can vote.
Who was the president during WWII and the Great Depression?
Franklin Roosevelt
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Who is the main person over the executive branch of government?
The President.
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes.
Because they didn't have self government.
When must all men enroll in the selective service?
From the age of 18-26.
Name two countries that the United States fought in WWII
Germany
Italy
Name 2 national holidays and why we celebrate them.
President's day
Memorial day
Labor day
etc.
How many people are there in the house of representatives?
435
Name three of the original states. (colonies)
NH, MA, RI, CN, NY, NJ, PN,DL, PA
What are two ways that Americans can participate in democracy?
vote
join a political party
help with a campaign
join a community group
What is Martin Luther King JR. do?
fought for civil rights
worked for equality for all Americans
What do the 50 starts and 13 stripes represent on the United States flag?
50 states
13 original colonies