Foundations
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Name one right of U.S. citizens.
vote
Name two rights in the First Amendment.
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up government, defines powers, protects rights
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
What war was fought for independence?
American Revolution
Name one responsibility of citizens.
pay taxes, jury duty
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives / Senate
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
What was the main issue of the Civil War?
Slavery
Who can vote in federal elections?
U.S. citizens
Name one author of the Federalist Papers.
Madison, Hamilton, Jay
What is federalism?
Power shared between federal and state governments
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
What event started U.S. involvement in WWII?
Pearl Harbor
Why do we pay taxes?
Required by law / fund government
What did the 14th Amendment do?
citizenship for former slaves
What prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
What was the Great Depression?
A long recession
What do we promise in the Oath of Allegiance?
Be loyal, obey laws, defend Constitution
Name one reason colonists came to America.
Freedom, economic opportunity, escape persecution