History
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
The 3 Branches of Government
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Define amendment
a change to the Constitution
We the people
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
How many Justices are on the Supreme court?
9
What ocean is on the West coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What do we call the first 10 amendments?
Bill of Rights
What year was the Constitution written?
1776
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What stops one branch of government from being too powerful?
Checks & Balances
Name one of the first US states
Virginia, Maryland, Massachusets, Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, New Hampshire
Name one freedom listed in the First Amendment.
Speech, Religion, Petition, Press, Assembly
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
If both the President and Vice President were to die, who would then become President?
Speaker of the House
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What is one of the Great Lakes?
Michigan, Huron, Eerie, Superior, Ontario
How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed enslaved people in most states in the South
What is the length of a US President's term?
4 years per term
What are the two parts that make up Congress
Senate & House of Representatives
What is the Capital of Illinois?
Springfield
What did the 19th amendment do?
Gave women the right to vote