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The first original states were called this before they were states
Colonies
This is the current Governor of South Dakota.
Kristi Noem
If the President and Vice President die, what position will take over as President?
Speaker of the House.
What branch makes laws?
Legislative
Who was the President during the Civil War?
Abe Lincoln
1776
How many TOTAL Senators does the U.S. have?
100
Who did the U.S. gain independence from?
Great Britain
Number of Electoral Votes needed to win an Election.
270
Building where Congress meets to do business.
Capitol Building
Who chooses the Supreme court Justices?
President
What are the two houses of Congress?
House of Reps
Senate
How many terms can a President serve?
2
When is Tax Day?
April 15
How many TOTAL U.S. Representatives
435
The (2) Presidents the U.S. had during WWII
Harry Truman
The idea of self-government is in the Constitution, it actually is the first three words... what are they?
We the People
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
Who is SD LT. Governor
Larry Rhoden
How many Amendments are there in the Constitution?
27
Who are South Dakota's 2 Senators?
John Thune
Mike Rounds
The 3 Basic Beliefs put forth in the Declaration of Independence.
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Describe what the 26th Amendment does?
Deals with a voting right
Lowers voting age to 18
List 6 of the original 13 States
Answers may vary
GA SC NC DE MD NY PA MA NH CT RI VA NJ
List the 4 voting amendments in the U.S. Constitution
15,19,24,26