American Government
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
1. Speech
2. Religion
3. Assembly
4. Press
5. Petition the government
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
1. Give up loyalty to other countries
2. Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
3. Obey the laws of the United States
4. Serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
5. Serve the nation (if needed)
6. Be loyal to the United States
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name one state that borders Mexico.
1. Calfornia
2. Arizona
3. New Mexico
4. Texas
How many amendments does the Consitution have?
27
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
There were 13 original states. Name three.
1. New Hampshire
2. Massachussetts
3. Rhode Island
4. Connecticut
5. New York
6. New Jersey
7. Pennsylvania
8. Deleware
9. Maryland
10. Virginia
11. North Carolina/ South Carolina
12. Georgia
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
1. Announced our independence (from Great Britain)
2. Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
3. Said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
1. Vote
2. Join a political party
3. Help with a campaign
4. Join a civic group
5. Join a community group
6. Give an elected official your opinion on an issue
7. Call Senators and Representatives
8. Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
9. Run for office
10. Write to a newspaper
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
1. The Constitution was written
2. The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
1. New York
2. Liberty Island
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
1. Life
2. Liberty
3. Pursuit of Happiness
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Dianne Feinstein
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
1. At age 18
2. Between 18 and 26
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
1. James Madison
2. Alexander Hamilton
3. John Jay
4. Publius
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies