American History
July 4th 1776
To make laws
An Ammendment
What is the Political Party of the current POTUS
Republican
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One nation - under God - indivisible with Liberty and Justice for All.
Name three American Indian/Native tribes
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit, (other - check).
What is the names of the bicameral legislatures?
Senate and House
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law
Month we vote for President
November
What was the name of the major land purchase from France in 1803
Louisiana Purchase
Who was president during WW1
Woodrow Wilson
435 representatives
100 senators
How many amendments are there?
Twenty Seven
Minimum electoral college votes a candidate needs to become president?
at least 270
Usually, the last day you can sent in Federal Income Tax forms
April 15th
Year Constitution was written
1787
6 and two years
What are the five rights listed in the First Amendment
Speech, Press, Religion, Petition, and Assembly
Four powers/roles of the president
Sign/Veto Legislation, Commander in Chief, Leader of the Party, Head of State/Government, Executive Orders, Executive Agreements, Chief Diplomat, etc.
Francis Scott Key
What famous slogan was used as a rally crying during the Spanish-American War?
"Remember the Maine? To hell with Spain1"
What is the term for Representative leadership philosophy?
What is the term for Senatorial leadership philosophy?
Senate; trustee
What is the SCOTUS power to review actions taken by the government?
What decision was this established in?
Judicial Review, Marbury v Madison
Ability of the president/executive branch to keep communication confidential - even from subpoenas.
This advantage is where politicians can send mail without paying post.