Principles of America
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
What month do we elect the President?
November
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians or Native Americans
Who was the first President?
George Washington
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances or separation of powers
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
Name one was fought by the United States in the 1900's.
World War 1, World war 2, Korean War, Vietnam War or the Persian Gulf War
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights or fought for civil rights
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and the House (of Representatives)
It advises the President
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
Who was President during World War 1?
Woodrow Wilson
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights or worked for equality for all Americans.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What does the judicial branch do?
It reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, decides if a law goes against the Constitution
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 18 or between the ages if 18 and 26.
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes (taxation without representation), because the British army stayed in their houses, or because they did not have self-government.
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves, saved the Union, or led the United States during the Civil War.
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435