Government
Who appoints federal judges?
the President
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.*
First Secretary of the Treasury
What is the capital of the United States?*
Washington, D.C.
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.*
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?*
Soviet Union
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?*
To be independent of politics and to limit outside political influence
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.*
First president of the United States
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
Because there is one star for each state
What amendment did all women get the right to vote?*
With the 19th Amendment
Why did the United States enter World War II?*
the Japaneses attacked Pearl Harbor
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?*
Five (5)
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
U.S. diplomat
What is the name of the national anthem?*
The Star-Spangled Banner
When did all men get the right to vote?*
With the 15th Amendment
What did the civil rights movement do?*
Fought to end racial discrimination
What does the President's Cabinet do?*
advises the President
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.*
President during the War of 1812
What is Memorial Day?*
a holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?*
the 14th Amendment
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?*
To stop the spread of communism
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?*
435
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. (other than Hamilton)*
James Madison
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name three reasons why.*
Required by law
Civic Duty
Makes the draft fair
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?* Which Amendment requires it
16th Amendment - pay to fund federal government and required by law
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.*
President at the end of the Korean War