What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances, separation of powers
Who is the current president and vice president of the US?
Donald Trump and JD Vance
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
WWII
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
Legislative branch
Who is our current Arizona Governor?
Katie Hobbs
What is the economic system in the United States?*
Capitalist or market
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
How many senators are there and how long is their term?
100 senators, 6 year term
Who is our U.S. Representative for Arizona District 5?
Andy Biggs
When is the last day to file taxes?
April 15th
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver’s license, approve zoning and land use
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
How many representatives are there and how long is their term?
435, 2 year term
Who is the current speaker of the house?
Mike Johnson
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is known for?
U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac," started the first free libraries
Name three of the 13 orginial colonies.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
How many justices are there and who is the Chief Justice?
9 justices, John G. Roberts Jr
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Who wrote the Constitution?
Name 2 federal holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day