Government
Name the three branches of government.
• Legislative, executive, and judicial • Congress, president, and the courts
Who elects U.S. senators?
• Citizens from their state
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
• New York (Harbor) • Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?*
• (Thomas) Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Founded the first free public libraries • First Postmaster General of the United States • Helped write the Declaration of Independence • Inventor • U.S. diplomat
There are three branches of government. Why?
• So one part does not become too powerful • Checks and balances • Separation of powers
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
• (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
There were 13 original states. Name five.
• New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Rhode Island • Connecticut • New York • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
• (Battle of) Bunker Hill • Declaration of Independence • Washington Crossing the Delaware (Battle of) Trenton) • (Battle of) Saratoga • Valley Forge (Encampment) • (Battle of) Yorktown (British surrender at Yorktown
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.*
• "Father of Our Country" • First president of the United States • General of the Continental Army • President of the Constitutional Convention
What part of the federal government writes laws?
• (U.S.) Congress • (U.S. or national) legislature • Legislative branch
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
• Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). • You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. • Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) • A male citizen of any race (can vote).
Name one power that is only for the states.
Provide schooling and education • Provide protection (police) • Provide safety (fire departments) • Give a driver's license • Approve zoning and land use
What founding document was written in 1787?
• (U.S.) Constitution
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one
• Writer of the Declaration of Independence • Third president of the United States • Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase) • First Secretary of State • Founded the University of Virginia • Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
• Freedom of expression • Freedom of speech • Freedom of assembly • Freedom to petition the government • Freedom of religion • The right to bear arms
Name one power that is only for the federal government
• Print paper money • Mint coins • Declare war • Create an army • Make treaties • Set foreign policy
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
• (James) Madison • (Alexander) Hamilton • (John) Jay • Publius
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
• "Father of the Constitution" • Fourth president of the United States • President during the War of 1812 • One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
• To more closely follow public opinion
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?*
• The United States • The flag
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
• Vote • Pay taxes • Obey the law • Serve in the military • Run for office • Work for local, state, or federal government
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
• Louisiana Territory • Louisiana
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
• First Secretary of the Treasury • One of the writers of the Federalist Papers • Helped establish the First Bank of the United States • Aide to General George Washington • Member of the Continental Congress