American Government
What is the Supreme law of the land
The Constitution
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted
July 4, 1776
Name one of the longest rivers in the united states.
Mississippi River, Missouri River
We elect a President for how many years?
4 Years
When is the last day you can end in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What are two rights in the declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for the women's rights.
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star-Spangled Banner
Who is the name of the president of the United States
Donald Trump
What is one responsibility that is only for a United States Citizen?
Serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
What is the economic system in the United States
Capitalist economy, Market Economy
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Name one U.S. Territory.
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances, seperation
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance
The United States and the Flag
What is one Right or Freedom from the First Amendment
Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition The Government
What is one reason Colonist came to America?
Freedom, Political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape persecution
Why does the flag have 13 stripes
Because there were 13 original colonies
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and house
Name one right only for United States citizens
Vote in a federal election, run for federal office
What is the "Rule of Law"
Everyone must obey the law,
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
Where is the statue of Liberty
New York(Harbor), Liberty Island
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states
Provide Schooling and education, Provide protection, Provide safety, give a driver's license, approve zoning and land use
What are two rights of everyone living in the united states
Freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of worship, the right to bear arms