Government
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What are the seven continents?
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
True or False:
The school dress code allows students to wear leggings, leggings, and sweatpants to school.
False
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is one right guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of:
Speech
Religion
Press
Assembly
Petition
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
the President
What is the largest continent?
Asia
What is the school mascot?
Coyote
What year did the U.S. declare independence?
1776
How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What must a student do if they arrive late to school / class?
Check in with the office / teacher before joining class
What was one of the main causes of the Civil War?
Slavery
States' Rights
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many Senators does each state have?
What river is the longest in the United States?
Mississippi River
What happens if a student repeatedly breaks the dress code?
getting sent home
Who gave the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
What system stops any one branch of the government from having too much power?
Checks & Balances
What document begins with "We the People"?
The U.S. Constitution
Name one of the Great Lakes.
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
Lake Huron
Lake Ontario
What is the 3-step procedure a student must follow if they want to leave campus during school hours for an appointment or emergency?
the student must:
1) bring a signed note from a guardian
2) get approval from the office
3) sign out before leaving
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
the Mayflower
How does a bill become a law?
Congress passes it
President signs it