Famous People
Who is the GOVERNOR of your state now?
Glenn Youngkin
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
In what month do we vote for the President?
November
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
How many justices are on the Supreme Court now?
9
Who is the current SPEAKER of the HOUSE?
Mike Johnson
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
We elect the President for how many years?
4
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE POWER of the FEDERAL government?
To print money, declare war, create an army or make treaties
Name one of your U.S. Senators
Mark Warner OR Tim Kaine
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is one star for each state
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
6
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE POWER of the STATES?
Schooling and education, protection (police), safety (fire), drivers license, zoning and land use
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
The United States or The Flag
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advise the President
How many years do we elect a representative to the U.S. House of Representatives for?
2
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them
Citizens 18 & older can vote, any citizen can vote, you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote and a male citizen of any race can vote.
Name your representative in the U.S. House of Representatives
Suhas Subramanyam
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
What are two cabinet level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health & Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing & Urban Development, the Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury or Veterans Affairs. Or Attorney General or Vice President
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances or Separation of Powers
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. Citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries, Defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S., Obey the laws of the U.S., Serve in the U.S. Military (if needed), Serve the nation (if needed), Be loyal to the United States