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"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"
What is the Declaration of Independence
How many branches of government are there?
3
This Founding Father wrote the Federalist Papers and created the national banking system, but his life was cut short in a duel with Aaron Burr. Hint: Broadway play
Alexander Hamilton
This person leads your city or town, kind of like a mini-president but with way less Secret Service protection.
Mayor
This Founding Father had wooden teeth, or so the legend goes—turns out they were made from hippo ivory and cow teeth and enslaved people. Yikes!
George Washington
"We the People"
What is the Constitution
What is the meaning of "democracy"?
Rule by the people.
The 47th President of the United States, he was inaugurated in January 2025 after defeating Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Donald Trump
This level of government handles your trash pickup, fixes potholes, and makes sure the streetlights work in your neighborhood.
Local government
Name 2 New England Colonies.
Mass.
Conn.
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
"I have a dream"
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
How many Amendments are part of the Constitution?
27
This enslaved man sued for his freedom in 1857, but the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue.
Dred Scott
At the federal level, this branch can declare laws unconstitutional and includes nine justices who serve for life.
Judicial Branch
Name all 5 of the Southern colonies.
Virginia, N.C., S.C., Georgia, Maryland
"Weak central government, no president"
What is the Articles of Confederation.
How many levels of government do we have? Name them.
There are 3. Local, State and Federal.
Known as the "Father of the Constitution," this 4th President helped write the Bill of Rights and was Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of State.
James Madison
This state-level official is basically the CEO of your state, can veto laws, and commands the National Guard during emergencies.
Governor
His face is on the $10 bill, but he never got to be president—at least he made it to Broadway!
Alexander Hamilton
"Threw tea in the harbor, world's worst tea party"
What is the Boston Tea Party
Which level of government is responsible for issuing drivers' licenses and funding education?
Federal
The principal author of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd President, he also completed the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
Your local government runs these institutions where you check out books, use free WiFi, and attend story time—no late fees required in most places anymore!
Public libraries
He was the only President who did NOT own slaves.
Abraham Lincoln