Principles of Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
Constitution
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press (only one answer)
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name one state that borders Mexico
Texas, New Mexico, California, Arizona
(only one answer)
Which branch of government makes federal laws?
Legislative or Congress
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
There are four amendments regading who may vote.
Name one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
. You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
. Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
. A male citizen of any race (can vote). (only one answer)
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
They wrote the Constitution.
Which ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Who is the governor of your state?
Abigail Spanburger
What is freedom of religion?
you can practice any religion or no religion
When is the last date to file income tax returns?
April 15
Name one problem that led to the Civil War?
Slavery
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam, Puerto Rico
How many voting members in the House of Representatives?
435
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit off happiness
What is one responsibility only for U.S. citizens?
Vote in a federal election
Serve on a jury (only one answer)
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Lousiana
What is the capital of your state?
Richmond
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. Name one.
Issuing a driver's license, police protection, education, (only one answer)
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
What are two rights for everyone in the United States?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for civil rights
fought for women's rights
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.