Systems of Government
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, legislative and judicial branch
What is one responsibility for US Citizens?
Serve on a jury or vote in a federal election
When is the last day you can send in federal tax returns?
April 15
Who was the president during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
What are two rights of everyone living in the US?
freedom of expression, speech, assembly, petition of government, religion or bear arms
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Who is the chief of justice?
John Roberts
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
What do we show loyalty when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
When was the constitution written?
1787
Who was president during the Great Depression and WWII?
Franklin Roosevelt
Who makes federal laws?
Congress or Senate and House
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 and older
When do we celebrate independence day?
July 4
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton,
The Senate and the House
There are 4 amendments in the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
A male citizen of any race (can vote).
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson