Founding Documents and Powers
what is the supreme law of the land
U.S. Constitution
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is the voting age
18
what were the three original states
Maryland, Rhode Island, Virginia
What are the two longest rivers in the U.S
Mississippi and Missouri
The Constitution does what?
Sets up government, limits government, protects rights
The leader of the Executive is the
president
Who are allowed to serve on juries
u.s citizens
when was the constitution written
1787
what is the dominant Native American Group
Choctaw
An amendment is...
change or addition to the Constitution
Advises the president, runs agencies
age that you can run for president
35+
who were the WWll enemies
Where is the Statue of Liberty located
Liberty Island
Federal powers can..
declare war, make treaties, print money
What is Checks and Balances?
stops any branch from having too much power
what are the freedoms for everyone
speech and assembly
Benjamin Franklin known for...
Starting an abolitionist society
Numer of stripes on flag
13
“We the People” means....
self-government
How long do Senators serve
6 years
what must new citizens do
What year was the louisiana purchase
1803
Two national holidays
MLK Jr. Day and Veterans Day