U.S. History
The Constitution
U.S. Government
Bills and Laws
Citizenship
100
On this day in history the Declaration of Independence was signed
What is July Fourth
100
This Philadelphian helped shape and signed the Constitution. He now has a bridge into Philly named after him.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
100
This branch of government makes the laws and passes them to the Executive Branch for signing.
What is the legislative branch (Congress).
100
Who makes the final decision if the bill becomes a law
Who is the President of the United states
100
This is both a right and responsibility to cast a ballot in an election
What is a vote
200
This English King taxed the American colonials.
Who is King George III
200
This Amendment says no cruel or unusual punishments
What is The Eighth Amendment
200
This branch appoints government officials.
What is The Executive Branch
200
This branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional
What is the Judicial branch
200
This silently gives you a right
What is a responsibility
300
This Founding Father wrote the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson
300
This Amendment says the people have the right to free speech.
What is The First Amendment
300
This branch enforces the laws of the United States
What is The Executive Branch
300
This is written by your local Senator or Congressperson before it becomes law.
What is a bill.
300
This goes with a responsibility
What is a right
400
This was popular job for woman in colonial life
What is a homemaker
400
This Amendment grants the people the right to own guns and protect themselves.
What is The Second Amendment
400
You need this percentage of votes in Congress to override a veto by the President
What is 2/3
400
A bill goes to this place when it is vetoed by the President
What is the Senate (or House)
400
The United States is this level
What is national level
500
Men wore this hat in colonial life
What is a tricorne hat
500
This Amendment says that all of the people's right are not listed in the Constitution.
What is The Ninth Amendment
500
This Chamber of the Legislative branch can try and impeach the President
What is the Senate
500
A small group of people vote for the bill at this stage
What is a community vote
500
This responsibility includes being in court and making the final decision at a trial
What is jury duty