Civics History/Government
How many stars the first America flag had?
13 stars
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and Liberty
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
What is the capital of United States?
Washington D.C.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
(18) and older
Name at least 3 colonies during the America Revolution.
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is an amendment?
A change (to the Constitution)
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury
Vote in a federal election
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
How many U.S. Senators are there?
One hundred (100)
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
We elect a President for how many years?
4 years
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Name all the 13 colonies?
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves.