Constitution
The first amendment protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press. What are two other things the first amendment protects?
Freedom to assemble, religion, petition
What did Martin Luther King JR do?
Fight for civil rights
What was the war between the US north and south?
The Civil War
What ocean is on the West coast of the US?
Pacific
Who is head of the Executive branch?
The President; Donald Trump
Within the first words of the Constitution, self government is established. What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the people"
Who was the president during WWII and the Great Depression?
Name one war the US fought in the 1800s.
Civil War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
Greater population
What are the two parts of Congress?
What is one power of the federal government?
Print money, declare war, create an army, make treaties
Who is the governor of Wisconsin?
Tony Evers
What territory did the US purchase from France?
Louisiana Territory.
What is the United State's economic system?
Mixed market / capitalist
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling, protection, and safety. Give driver's licenses and approve land use
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President; Donald Trump
What did Susan B Anthony do?
Fight for women's rights
Name one war the US fought in the 1900's?
Who is one of the current senators of Wisconsin?
Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin
What is the "rule of the law" established by the Constitution?
No one is above the law.
Who is the current Chief Justice of the US?
John Roberts
What did the Emancipation Procalmation do?
Freed the slaves
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At ages 18-26.
What are two of the 16 cabinet level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense (War), Education, Energy, Health, Homeland Security, Housing, the Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Attorney General, Vice President