Bill of Rights
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Name the three branches of the U.S. government.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald Trump
Name one thing U.S. citizens are required to do by law.
Pay Taxes
What do the stars on the American flag represent?
50 states
What does the 1st Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
Who is the current Vice President?
J.D. Vance
Are you required to serve jury duty?
Yes
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
What are two jobs of the President?
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief Executive, etc.
Do you have to register for the Selective Service?
yes (males ages 18-25)
How many stripes are on the U.S. flag and what do they represent?
13 stripes and original colonies
Which amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
How long is a Representative's term in Congress?
2 years
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Are you required to vote in elections?
No
When is Tax Day?
April 15th
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve?
For Life (or until/resignation)
Name the last three Presidents and Vice Presidents.
Presidents (Trump, Biden, Trump(
V.P (Vance, Harris, Pence)
Is it required to be polite to politicians?
No
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Madison