Civics 101
At what age must all men register for the Selective Service (aka the draft)?
18
Name the 3 branches of Government
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
The Declaration of Independence gives you the right for life, liberty and....
The pursuit of happiness
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are the 2 Major Parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted (Month, Day and Year)?
July 4th, 1776
The Right to Free Speech is which Amendment to the Constitution?
First Amendment
We elect a President for how many years?
4
Who is considered the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Who makes Federal Laws?
Congress
The Declaration of Independence was originally written by?
Thomas Jefferson
What does the Third Amendment say about soldiers?
Prohibits the government from quartering soldiers in private homes without the owners consent during peacetime.
If the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
What is the supreme law of the land called?
The U.S. Constitution
What is the Lower Chamber of the U.S. Congress called?
What Month, Day and Year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2nd, 1776
The 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects what?
Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms
Name the 2 U.S. Senators from Kentucky
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
How many seats are there on the Supreme Court?
9
In what city and state was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435