American Government
What is an amendment?
A change or addition
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes or taxes without representation
What major event happened on September 11th, 2001?
Terrorist attacks the US
What is the name of the US national anthem?
Star-spangled Banner
How many amendments are there in the Constitution?
27
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Reps and Senate
What are two rights for EVERYONE living in the US?
Speech, religion, assembly, petition, expression, bear arms
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who did the US fight in World War II? (Must get all answers)
Germany, Japan, Italy
What ocean is on the east coast?
Atlantic
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
What do we show loyalty to when saying the Pledge?
The flag
Name one writer of the Federalist Papers.
John Jay, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton
Who was President during World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What ocean is on the west coast?
Pacific
What is the economic system in the US?
Capitalist or mixed economy
Who is your your Representative?
Frank Lucas
What is one responsibility that is only for US CITIZENS?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Name the two longest rivers in the US.
Missouri River and the Mississippi River
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law
Nobody is above the law
Everyone must obey the law
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
When is the last day to file your taxes?
April 15th
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What was the main concern of the US during the Cold War?
Communism
Name two territories of the US.
Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa