US Government and Politics
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Civil War
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
Why does the flag have 13 stripes
To represent the original 13 Colonies
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
George Washington
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
To represent the 50 states
At what age must all men register for the Selective Service?
18
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because they didn't have self-government (would also accept freedom, taxation without representation)
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
The Vice President, the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs
Attorney General
Who makes federal laws?
The legislative branch/congress
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
WWII
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court now?
John Roberts
What is one responsibility held by United States citizens?
voting, serving on a jury, paying taxes, following laws, participating in democracy, be an informed, respectful citizen
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
When was the Constitution written? (year)
1787
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
John Jay, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton!