System of Gov't (1)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
9
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
One for each state
Who appoints federal judges?
The President
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
5
What founding document was written in 1787?
The U.S. Constitution
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
14th Amendment
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
Chuck Grassley & Joni Ernst
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War (1898), Civil War??
When did all women get the right to vote?
1920
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
22nd Amendment - limits an individual to being elected to the presidency no more than twice
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To limit outside political influence
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Religious freedom, economic opportunities, Political liberty
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks
Global War on Terror - Iran War and Afghanistan War
Where is the Statue of Liberty? (Be specific)
New York Harbor
Name your U.S. Representative
Ashley Hinson
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts
There were 13 original states. Name five.
Delaware
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
To stop the spread of communism
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
Out of many, one