American Government
Who vetoes bills?
the President
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Any one:
▪ freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Any one:
▪ War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Any one:
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy