American Government
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What are the three main branches in the government?
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
What are two important rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech and the right to bear arms
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Korean War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam War
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
We show loyalty to the U.S. and the flag during Pledge of Allegiance
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6 years
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
You need to be 18 to vote Presidents
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
month/date/year
July 4, 1776
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
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
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2 years
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
The last day to send federal income tax is April 15
When was the Constitution written? (year)
1787
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
The one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizen is to vote in federal elections.
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington (If you guys dn't know this, he gonna be sad)
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the U.S.