System of Government
Name one branch of government. Bonus points if you get all 3.
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the flag/the United States
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, to practice their religion, escape persecution
Name one of the significant (bigger) wars fought by the United States in the 1900s. Bonus points if you can name at least 4.
World War 1, World War 2, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian/Gulf War
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances or separation of powers
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government and protects basic rights of Americans
What does the constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Africans, people from Africa
Who was president during World War 1?
Woodrow Wilson
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Publius (the pseudonym of all 3)
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
What is an amendment?
A change or an addition to the Constitution
We the People
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
18 or between 18-26
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United states?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Which of the following is NOT a national holiday? Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Labor Day or Easter
Easter
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery, economic reasons, states' rights
How many US Senators are there?
100
What is one right or freedom from the FIRST amendment? Bonus points if you can name ALL FIVE.
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. Bonus points if you can name five.
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Arawalk, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
The Star Spangled Banner
Name the war fought between the North and the South in the United States.
Civil War
Who vetoes bills?
The president
What are the three rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is one responsibility that is for US citizens?
Vote or serve on a jury
What happened at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 in Philadelphia?
The Constitution was written.
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American war
If both the president and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Speaker of the House
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist or market economy
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Name 3 of the rights of everyone living in the United States in the first two amendments.
Freedom of expression, speech, assembly, to petition the government, religion and the right to bear arms.
Who is the "Father" of our country?
George Washington
Name one country the United States fought in World War 2. (Bonus points if you can name all three AND what they were called.)
Japan, Germany and Italy - the Axis powers
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is one star for each state.
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights or fought for civil rights
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Name 2 of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote. You don't have to pay to vote. Any citizen, man or woman, can vote. A male citizen of any race can vote.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War 2
Name one US territory.
Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
What is the most important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves (in the confiderency and the Southern states)