American government
What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
What are the TWO parts of the U.S congress?
Senate and house (of representatives)
Name a right only for U.S citizens
allowed to vote for a fedreal election and run for federal office
Name a reason colonists came to America?
Freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, opportunity, etc..
why is there 50 stars on the American Flag?
what is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
We select a U.S representative for how many years?
2
How old do you have to be to vote for the president of the united states?
18 or older
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the national anthem?
The star spangled banner
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
DOUBLE POINTS!!!!
how many U.S Senators are there in total?
100!
Citizens must be 18 or older, donât have to pay to vote, any citizen can vote, a male citizen of may race may vote
When was the constitution written?
1787
When is Independence Day?
July 4th
What is the economic system of the U.S? List both!
Capitalist economy and market economy
We select a U.S Senator for how many years?
6
Name at least TWO ways Americans can participate in their democracy
Vote, join a political party, join. A civic group, write a newspaper, etc..
Who lived in America before Europeans arrived ?
Africans and native Americans
Name at least TWO national U.S holidays
New years, MLK day, Christmas, thanksgiving, etcâŚ
What does the constitution do? List all!
Sets up government, defines government, and protects basic rights of Americans
Name YOUR U.S Representative!
answer depends (hope youâre right)
EXTRA 50 POINTS!!!!
when is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
Who is the âfather of our countryâ
George Washington
Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
It was the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted