Section 1
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
What are the 3 branches of government?
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive
What is one RESPONSIBILITY of an American citizen?
Vote
Serve on a Jury
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
What does the Constitution Do?
Sets up the government
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
How old do citizens have to be to vote in federal elections?
18
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one war fought by the US in the 1800s
Civil War
War of 1812
Spanish-American War
Mexican-American War
What is an Amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
435
What is a right for only American citizens?
To vote
Run for office
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
Name the war fought between the northern and southern states
The Civil War
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the last day to turn in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who lived in the United States before the Europeans?
Native Americans
During the Cold War what was the main concern of the United States
Communism
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
6
What are the 4 amendments that address the requirements to vote?
Have to be 18
No Poll Taxes
Any Citizen (Male/Female)
Any Race
What were 5 of the original 13 colonies
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Who was the President during World War II
FDR