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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Who did the United States fight in WWII?
Germany
Italy
Japan
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
6
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the people
Who is in charge of the Executive branch?
President Donald Trump
How long do we elect a President for?
4
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
What is the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18
What happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorist attacks on US soil
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific
When did Arizona become a state?
February 14, 1912
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Name two US holidays:
* New Year’s Day * Martin Luther King, Jr. Day * Presidents’ Day * Memorial Day * Independence Day * Labor Day * Columbus Day * Veterans Day * Thanksgiving * Christmas
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
13 colonies
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
provide protection (police and fire departments)
provide safety (driver’s licenses, zoning and land use)