Legislative Branch
What is the number of U.S. Senators present in the Senate? Number of members in the House of Representatives?
100; 435
How many years is the elected term of a U.S. President?
Four
What is the highest court in the United States? What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS); The Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the capital of Alabama?
Montgomery
What are the first three words of the Constitution? (These words promote self-government.)
We the People
At what age men have to register for the Selective Service?
18 years old
What are two national holidays celebrated in the U.S.?
MLK Jr. Day and Columbus Day
Besides being a Founding Father, what is another role Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the elected term for a U.S. Senator? Who does a senator represent?
6 years; All of the people in a state
Vice President
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who lived in North America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans (American Indians)
What is the U.S.' economic system?
Capitalist economy
What do the flags on the U.S. flag represent?
The original colonies
Why did the colonists come to North America? (List three reasons.)
Freedom, economic opportunity, and practicing their religion
Who is the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Before he became president, Dwight D. Eisenhower served as a general in what war?
What determines the number of representatives a state has?
The population
What is the major function of the president's cabinet?
To advise the president
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
It sets up the government.
Who writes/creates laws for the United States? Who has the power to veto laws?
U.S. Congress; The President
What are the two longest rivers in the U.S.?
Missouri River and the Mississippi River
What are the rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?
The 50 states
What are three reasons the colonists fought the British?
Taxation without representation, boarding/quartering, and the denying of self-government
Which war occurred between the northern and southern states in the U.S.?
The Civil War
What was the main concern of the U.S. during the Cold War?
COMMUNISM
How many years is the term for a U.S. Representative?
2
In what month do citizens vote in a presidential election? Specifically, the day of the week on which we vote.
November; The first Tuesday after the First Monday in November
What is the primary purpose of the Judicial Branch/SCOTUS?
To determine the constitutionality of the laws
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
What is the rule of law?
There is a set law (e.g., Constitution) that everyone must follow (no one is exempt)
What do we show loyalty to during the Pledge of Allegiance?
The USA
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What reason MOST contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War in the U.S.?
Slavery
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
Who is the commander-in-chief of the military and the leader of the executive branch?
The President
Democratic and Republican Parties
What are the 13 original colonies?
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
When is the last day that one can send in their federal income tax forms?
April 15
What is something related to the government that not everyone has the right to do? (Hint: You must be a citizen, and it is not voting.)
Run for federal office
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
It declared independence from Great Britain
What war that was fought by the U.S. in the 1800s?
The Mexican-American War
What did MLK Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
At what age do citizens begin voting for president?
18
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
An amendment
Voting a federal election
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? (Month, day, and year.)
July 4, 1776
What was one important achievement accomplished by Abraham Lincoln?
What are three groups of Native American tribes in the U.S.?
Cherokee, Navajo, and Creek
What are some of the "top" powers allotted to the federal government?
Print money, declare war, and create an army
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the U.S.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?
The Bill of Rights
What are promises made by an individual when they become a U.S. citizen?
-Defend the Constitution and other laws of the U.S.
-Be loyal to the United States
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The constitution was written
What allowed for the freeing of enslaved people in Confederate territory during the Civil War?
What group of people were taken to North America and sold into slavery?
Africans
What is the "top" power allotted to the state governments?
Provide schooling or education
What is an example of a U.S. territory?
Guam
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
In what ways can Americans participate in democracy?
-Contact senators and representatives with issues
-Join a community group
-Vote in an election
When was the Constitution written? (Year)
1787
What was a major achievement for Susan B. Anthony?
She fought for women's rights
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What "system" prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What ocean is on the West coast of the U.S.?
The Pacific Ocean
What are the freedoms listed in the First Amendment? Explain what they mean.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
When does the U.S. celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison
What were the major wars fought by the United States in the 1900s?
World War 1, World War II, and the Vietnam War
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York, New York
There are four different amendments that relate to voting, what are they and what do they say?
15: Cannot deny the right to vote based on color, race, or previous servitude
19: Women gain the right to vote
24: Abolishment of poll taxes that keep people from voting
26: Voting age lowered to 18 (from 21)
What ocean is on the East coast of the U.S.?
The Atlantic Ocean
What is an important responsibility for U.S. citizens?
Jury Duty
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who is considered to be the "Father of our Country?"
George Washington
Who was president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Who are the Alabama senators?
Tommy Tuberville & Katie Britt
What are some examples of states that do NOT border Canada?
Utah
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Kamala Harris
Who is the current governor of Alabama?
Kay Ivey
Who is the Alabama representative for your congressional district?
Dale Strong
Which state does NOT border Mexico?
Oklahoma
What is the current political party of the President?
Democratic
Who is the current Chief Justice of the SCOTUS?
John Roberts
Who is the current U.S. President?
Joe Biden