American Government
Name the three branches of government.
President, Congress, courts
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
American Revolution
What U.S. war ended slavery?
The Civil War
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The basic rights of Americans
What is the supreme law of the land?
Constitution
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What did the civil rights movement do?
fought to end racial discrimination
What is the “rule of law?”
Everyone must obey the law
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
communism
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
to obey the laws of the United States and be loyal to the United States
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
14th amendment
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
War in Iraq
War on Terror
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Citizens
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Self-government
Liberty
Equality
When did all women get the right to vote?
With the 19th amendment (1920)
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Pearl Harbor
How can people become United States citizens?
Naturalize, or be born in the U.S.