American Government
How many senators does each state have?
Two (2)
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Brittain?
-American Revolution
-The (American) Revolutionary War
-War for (American) Independence
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
-Equality
-Liberty
-Social Contract
-Natural Rights
-Limited Government
-self-government
What founding document said the Amrican colonies were free from Britain?
-Deceleration of Independence
What form of government is the United States?
-Republic
-Constitution-Based Federal Republic
-Representative Democracy
Who elects U.S. Senators?
Citizens from their state
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
-Africans
-People from Africa
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
-July 4, 1776
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
-Mike Johnson
What are two Cabinet-level positions
Answers vary
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
-Citizens in their (congressional) district
-Citizens in their district
-People from their (congressional) district
-People in their District
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
-Declaration of Independence
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts
Name one power of the president
-Signs bills into law
-Vetoes Bills
-Enforces laws
-Commander in Chief (of Military)
-Chief diplomat
-Appoints federal judges
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
-Because of the 22nd Amendment
-To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Brittain.
-High Taxes
-Taxation without representation
-British soldiers stayed in Americans' houses
-They did not have self government
-Boston Massacre
-Boston Tea Party (Tea Act)
-Stamp Act
-Sugar Act
-Townshend Acts
-Intolerable (Coercive) Acts
The Colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
-Freedom
-Political liberty
-Religious freedom
-Economic Opportunity
-Escape persecution
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Gavin Newsome
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
-Out of many, one.
-We all become one
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
-To more closely follow public opinion
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
-(Battle of) Bunker Hill
-Declaration of Independence
-Washington Crossing the Delaware (Battle of Trenton)
-(Battle of) Saratoga
-Valley Forge (Encampment)
-(Battle of) Yorktown (British Surrender at Yorktown)
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
-It says America is free from British Control
-It says all people are created equal
-It identifies inherent rights
-It identifies individual freedoms
What is the capital of your state?
Sacramento
There are three branches of government. Why?
-So one part does not become too powerful
-Checks and balances
-Separation of Powers