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When is Independence day?
July 4th
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How many branches of government does the U.S. have?
Three (3)
Which document was adopted first? Declaration of Independence? Constitution?
Declaration of Independence
Who did the Constitution put in charge of the executive branch?
President
What two holidays start and end the summer in the U.S.?
Memorial Day, Labor Day
Who is the current Vice President?
Name one of the parts of the U.S. Congress.
Senate, House of Representatives
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, Halloween, etc.
Which president was a general in the Army during WWII?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Which branch includes the Supreme Court?
Judicial Branch
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
When did the terrorist attack on the twin towers occur?
September 11th, 2001
Which president freed the slaves in the confederacy?
Abraham Lincoln
What check of power does the president have over the Congress?
He can veto bills
Name two reasons why colonists came to America?
Religious Freedom, Political Freedom, economic opportunity, escape persecution, etc.
What did Article I of the Constitution set up?
Legislative Branch
When was the Constitution adopted?
September 17, 1787
Which president was in office during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
State Population
Name one author of the Federalist Papers.
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Publius
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties