Important Dates
What day does the US celebrate independence from Great Britain?
July 4th
What big event is happening/happened the year 2020?
The world pandemic- Corona Virus
How many laws are there in the US?
anywhere from 15,000-50,000
What does the executive branch do?
Makes sure that the laws are obeyed
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
When did the Civil Rights movement take place?
1954-1968
Who did the US fight against in World War II?
Germany, Japan, and Italy
What's the name of the branch that makes laws?
legistlative
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for civil right and equality
What happened September 11, 2001?
Twin Towers terrorist attack
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
Who makes federal laws?
congress, senate, house of representatives
What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What did Rosa Parks do?
she helped the Civil Rights movement/ didn't give up her seat
When was the constitution written?
1787
What did France build for the United States (built in 1875)?
The Statue of Liberty
What is the most common law broken in the US?
Drinking underage
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Who was the president during the Great Depression?
Franklin Roosevelt
When did Martin Luther King Jr. make his "I have a dream" speech?
August, 1963
Who bombed Pearl Harbor on the date December 7th, 1941?
Japan
When was the first law passed?
June 1, 1789
Who vetoes bills?
the president
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson