Constitution and Rights
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
Who is the leader of the United States government?
The President
At what age can U.S. citizens vote in federal elections?
18
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What do we call a person who legally belongs to a country?
Citizen
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How often do Americans vote for President?
Every 4 years
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
To make an official choice in an election
Vote
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
What are the two major political parties?
Republican and Democratic
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
What is a serious or formal promise called?
Oath
Name one freedom protected by the First Amendment.
Speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
How long is a U.S. Representative's term?
2 years
What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent?
The 50 states
What is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen called?
Naturalization
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What is the name of the person who represents Iowa's Congressional District for Mason City?
Ashley Hinson
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the original 13 colonies
What do we call a group of people chosen to decide a legal case?
Jury