Branches
What are the three branches of power in government?
Executive, Judicial, legislative
What is the capitol of the United States?
Washington D.C.
When was the Declaration of independence made?
July 4th, 1776
Which amendment is the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion?
The first amendment
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What is used to keep the branches of government from reaching too much power/authority?
Checks and balances/ Separation of powers
What was the first colony made in America? (State and/or City)
Jamestown, Virginia
What did the Gettysburg Address Do?
Made African American slaves free
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution for the better?
Who was a famous women justice of the Supreme Court?
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
What is the U.S. Constitution called and what does it do?
It is the Suprme court of the land and establishes government structure.
Who was the woman that helped Slaves escape through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What year did the Constitution say women could vote?
(1920, 1950, 1910)
1920
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who was the first black women as a vice president?
Kamala Harris
Which branch does a judge, president, and congressman belong to?
Judge-Judicial, President-executive, and Congressman- legislative.
What is the division of power between the state and federal governments called?
Federalism
The preamble was written for what reason? (Set goals, tell complaints, or the people that wrote it)
Set goals for Constitution
How many Constitutional amendments are there? (Guess)
27
Who was the first black first lady?
Michelle Obama
At least 35 years old
Where was the first women’s rights meeting held? (Seneca Falls, Philadelphia, or California)
Seneca Falls (New York)
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? ( guarantee freedoms, promote literacy, or introduce constitution)
Guarantee freedoms and place certain limits.
What amendment helped women to vote and ended their suffrage?
(18th, 19th, or 20th)
19th amendment
What are the founding fathers of government? (Made laws, established the US, or were presidents)
Helped to establish and build foundation of the United States.