American Government
name one power of the federal government
-to print money
-to declare war
-to create an army
-to make treaties
Who is considered the "Father of our Country"?
George Washington
Name one of two longest rivers in the U.S.
Missouri River, Mississippi River
name one power of the states
-provide schooling and education
-provide protection (police)
-provide safety (fire departments)
-give a drivers license
-approve zoning and land use.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name two rights in the Declaration of Independence
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
the Civil War
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
name two rights of everyone living in the u.s
freedom of expression
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly
freedom of religion
freedom to petition the government
the right to keep and bear arms
Who WROTE the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
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
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
free the slaves
Where is the statue of liberty?
New York (harbor)
The President
When was the Constitution written?
1787
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Who was the president during World War l?
Woodrow Wilson
Name one state that boarders Mexico
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas.
What are the two parts of the U.S Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War ll?
Franklin Roosevelt
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
-checks and balances
-separation of powers
Who did the U.S. fight during WWll?
Germany, Japan, Italy
Name two U.S territories
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam.
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
Why did the colonists fight the British?
- Because of high taxes
-bc they didn't have self-government
-bc the British army stayed in their homes