WAR / GOV
who did the united states fight in WW ll
japan
germany
italy
when was the constitution written
1787
who is the father of our country
George Washington
who wrote the declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson
how many U.S. senators are there
100
how old do citizens have to be to vote for president
18 or older
who was the president in world war 1
Woodrow Wilson
who is in charge of the executive branch
Mr. President
who was the president during the great depression and world war ll
Franklin Roosevelt
We elect a U.S senator for how many years?
Six (6)
name one problem that led to the civil war
slavery
economic reasons
state rights
what did Susan B. Anthony do
fought for women's rights
fought for civil rights
what is the highest court in the united states
the supreme court
The house of representative has how many voting member's?
Four hundred thirty-five(435)
when is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms
april 15th
what do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution
the bill of rights
what is the rule of law
everyone must follow the law
leaders must obey the law
government must obey law
no one is above the law
name 2 U.S. territory's
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam
who does a U.S. senator represent
all people of the state
how many amendments does the constitution have
27
name 3 branch's or parts of the government
congress
legislative
presidential
president
executive
the courts
judicial
name 4 states that borders Canada
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Alaska
what are 3 reasons colonist came to America
freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution
Name 4 states the borders Mexico
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
what are 4 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy
vote
join a political party
help with a campaign
join a civic group
join a community group
give an elected official your opinion on an issue
call senators and representatives
publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
run for office
write to a news paper