Congress
How many U.S. senators are there?
50
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What are 2 rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
Freedoms of .. speech, expression, worship, assembly, etc.
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
the Civil War
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people of that state
4
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
Vote in federal election or Serve on a jury
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Name 1 problem that led to the Civil War
Slavery
435
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years old
What is right that is only for U.S. citizens?
Vote in federal election or Run for federal office
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name 1 war fought by the United States in the 1800s
Civil War, War of 1812, Mexican American war, etc.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
It is based on the population of the state
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the flag
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
Name 1 war fought by the United States during the 1900s
World War I, World War II, etc.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate, and the House of Representatives
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
Obey the laws of the U.S., give up loyalty to other countries, etc.
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany and Italy