American Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Required by law
Civic duty
Makes the draft fair, if needed
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Founded the first free public libraries
First Postmaster General of the United States
Helped write the Declaration of Independence
Inventor
U.S. diplomat
When did all women get the right to vote?
1920
After World War I
(With the) 19th Amendment
The Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
Self-government
Popular sovereignty
Consent of the governed
People should govern themselves
(Example of) social contract
What part of the federal government writes laws?
(U.S.) Congress
(U.S. or national) legislature
Legislative branch
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom of religion
The right to bear arms
What founding document was written in 1787?
(U.S.) Constitution
Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War?
Soviet Union
USSR
Russia
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President (of the United States)
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Citizens
Citizens of the United States
U.S. citizens
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Freedom
Political liberty
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Escape persecution
What is Independence Day?
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
The country’s birthday
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
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
Why is important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
What U.S. war ended slavery?
The Civil War
Why did the United States enter World War II?
(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
To support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia)
To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
The flag
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
Freed slaves in the Confederacy
Freed slaves in the Confederate states
Freed slaves in most Southern states
Name one example of an American innovation.
Light bulb
Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine)
Skyscrapers
Airplane
Assembly line
Landing on the moon
Integrated circuit (IC)