US History
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived
American Indians/Native Americans
What happened at the constitutional convention
What is one responsibility of a US Citizen.
Serve on a Jury
Vote in a federal Election
Name one branch or part of government
Legislative/Congress
Executive/President
Judicial/The Courts
What is the name of the national anthem
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
Name one Native American Tribe
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux ect
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the constitution, name one of the writers
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Publius
Name one right only for United States Citizens
Vote in a federal election
Run for federal Office
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Checks and Balances/ Separation of Powers
What is one thing that Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
US Diplomat.
Why did the colonist fight the British?
Because of high taxes
Because the British army stayed in their homes
because they didn't have self-government
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution?
Bill of Rights
What are two rights of everyone living in the united states
Expression, Speech, Assembly, Petition, Religion, right to bare arms
We elect a senator for how many years?
Six/6
Name one state that borders Mexico
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
What is one reason colonist came to America
Freedom, Political Liberty, Religious Freedom, Economic Opportunity, Practice Their Religion, Escape Persecution
When Was the Constitution Written?
1787
When must all men register for selective service
At age 18
Between the ages 18-26
If the president can no longer serve who becomes president?
Vice President
Why does the flag have 50 stars
because each star represents a state
because there are 50 states
When was the Declaration Of Independence adopted.
July 4, 1776
There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote
You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
Any citizen can vote
A male citizen of any race can vote
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy.
Vote, Join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion on an issue, call senators and representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue, run for office, write to a news paper.
What does the president cabinet do?
Advises the president
What is my full name?
Sidney Muhammad IV-Holloway
Acceptable (Sidney Muhammad)