Principles of American Government
What are the 1st three words of the constitution?
We the people
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years old
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
The Native Americans
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What do we call the 1st Ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who are the two state Senators from North Dakota?
John Hoven and Kevin Cramer
When must all men (citizens of the US) register for the Selective Service (the draft)?
at age 18
What group of people were taken to American and sold as slaves?
The African Americans
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York City
What is the supreme law of that land?
The constitution
How many US Senators are there?
100
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
Who makes federal laws?
The US Congress
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
What year was the US Constitution written?
1776
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean
What us the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism
We elect a President for 4 years. In what month do we vote for the President?
November
Name one right only for United States citizens?
Vote in federal elections
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Name one US territory?
Puerto Rico