Systems of Gov
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag, the U.S.
What is freedom of religion
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is the Capital of your state?
Indianapolis
What is the Capital of the U.S.?
Washington D.C.
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
Population
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves, saved the Union
What did MLK do?
fought for Civil Rights.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Declare war, print money, create an army, make treaties
Who is the commander in Chief of the military?
The President
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What are two rights or freedoms from the first amendment?
Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
What is one thing Ben Franklin is famous for?
U.S. Diplomat, started free libraries, oldest member of the constitutional convention.
Who is one of your U.S. Senators right now?
Todd Young, Jim Banks
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
2
Name both of our U.S. senators.
Todd Young, Jim Banks
The Federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Publius
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
WW2
Who is the Governor of your state right now?
Mike Braun
What is the name of the Speaker of the House Right now?
Mike Johnson
Name 3 wars fought by the U.S. in the 1800s.
1812, Civil, Spanish-American, Mexican-American
Name three American Indian Tribes in the U.S.
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Apache, Iroquois, Seminole, Creek, Crow, Etc
Who was President during WW1?
Woodrow Wilson