American Government #1
The idea of self government is the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
"We the People"
We elect a president for how many years?
4
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first president?
George Washington
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor/NYC
What is an amendment?
A change or an addition to the Constitution
What do we call the first 10 amendments in the Constitution?
There were 13 Colonies. Name 3.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish American War.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because each star represents a state (50 states)
What are the two parts of the U.S Congress?
The Senate and the House
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in the confederacy
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies.
Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the States. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling/education, provide protection (police, fire departments, etc), grant driver's licenses, and approve zoning laws/land use.
Who vetos bills?
The president
What territory did the U.S buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
What is the name of the National Anthem?
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money, declare war, create armies, or make treaties
We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?
6 years
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War 1?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
Name the two longest rivers in the U.S
Missouri and Mississippi Rivers