The US Flag
She is famous for the popular LEGEND that she sewed the very first American flag with 13 stars and stripes in 1776, after a visit from General George Washington.
How many branches of Government are there?
Three.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights? (Known as the Father of the Constitution)
James Madison
When do we celebrate our Independence Day?
July 4th
Who is our current President?
How many stars are on the US flag?
50
What are the three branches of US government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What do we call a change to the US Constitution?
An amendment
From which country did we gain our Independence?
Great Britain
Who is our current Vice President?
JD Vance
What do the stars on the flag represent?
The 50 states
Which Branch of Government makes laws?
The legislative branch
What is the name for the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is the name of the war that was fought to gain our Independence?
The Revolutionary War
How many years is a president elected for?
4
How many stripes are there on our flag, and what do they stand for?
13 stripes, and they stand for the original 13 colonies.
Which Branch of Government decides if a law is unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
Name one of the rights or freedoms in the Bill of Rights.
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to assemble, right to a fair trial
Name the first 3 American Presidents
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson
How many terms can a president serve in a row?
2
What is another name for the American Flag?
Old Glory or the Star Spangled Banner
Which branch of the government includes the President, Vice President, and cabinet?
The Executive Branch
Why is the US constitution an important document?
The Constitution protects our individual freedoms, limits the power of the government, establishes a system of checks and balances, and puts the government's power in the hands of the citizens (creates a DEMOCRACY).
In what year did the US gain its Independence?
1776
How many Senators are there in Congress?
100 (each state gets 2)