Government
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
Explains laws
How long is a term for a member of the House Representatives?
2
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Civil War
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism, Free market economy
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
4
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
JD Vance
When did all men get the right to vote ?
After the Civil War
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
Federalist Papers
Name one power that is only for the states.
Give a driver's license
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the governor of your state now?
JB Pritzker
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
Communism
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
No one is above the law.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amerndment?
Powers not given to the federal government belong t to the states or to the people.
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
5
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
Fought for civil rights
The words "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
People of their state
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
For life
Lifetime appointment
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Freed the slaves
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
14th Amendment
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Equality, Liberty
Social contract, Natural rights, Limited government, Self government