Forms of Government
A form of government where people have a say in the decisions of their government by either voting directly on issues or on representatives
Democracy (Direct and Representative)
Name as many of the 13 Original Colonies as you can
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia
First President of the US and General of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
George Washington
This document declared our independence from England
Declaration of Independence
This amendment protects your rights to Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, and Petition
1st
The body of representatives of the American people at the national level
Congress
The head of the executive branch at the national level
President
What is the highest court of the US?
Supreme Court
This Famous civil rights leader gave the "I Have a Dream Speech" and was assassinated in Memphis, TN in 1968
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who can vote?
Citizens 18 or older
A form of government where a King or Queen has total power
Monarchy
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
King George III
3rd President and Author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
This document established the structure of our government that we still have today, first put into place in 1789
Constitution
This amendment protects your right to bear arms
2nd
2 chambers of Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
Who takes over for the President in the case of death or inability to perform the functions of the presidency?
Vice President
How many justices sit on the bench of the Supreme Court?
9
Your civil rights protect your rights from being stepped on by the...
government
What are the 2 main political parties in the US?
Republican and Democrat
A form of government where one person seizes power and has total rule over all aspects of the peoples' lives
Dictatorship/Authoritarian
Colonists became angry with the British government over increased taxes on...
4th President and Author of the Constitution and many of the Federalist Papers
James Madison
The first 10 amendments of the Consitution
Bill of Rights
This amendment protects your right to double jeopardy and to not self-incriminate, among others
5th
What is the main function of the legislative branch?
make laws
Who is the current President and Vice President of the US?
Donald Trump and JD Vance
True or False: The Supreme Court can rule on the constitutionality (legality) of law?
True
True or False: Hate Speech is protected by the first amendment?
True (as long as it does not incite action)
How old do you have to be to run for President?
35
A form of government where the King or Queen is limited by the laws of a constitution
Constitutional Monarchy
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
Oldest Founding Father and Ambassador to France during the Revolution
Benjamin Franklin
The Constitution of the US has how many Articles and how many amendments?
7 and 27
This amendment protects your freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
8th
The House and Senate each have how many members respectively?
435 and 100
What is the president's role in the law making process?
signs bills into law
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
Lifetime
During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves in the southern states with the...
Emancipation Proclamation
What date is the president innaugurated?
January 20
A form of government where a religious institution also makes laws and controls the government
Theocracy
What phrase became popular with colonists about having a say in the British Parliament?
"No taxation without representation"
Author of some Federalist Papers and Secretary of Treasury from 1789-1795. Born in poverty in St. Kitts and Nevis
Alexander Hamilton
The passengers of this ship established the first self-governing document in the New World
Mayflower
This amendment protects your right to council and a quick and speedy trial
6th
How many members of the House does Missouri have?
8
What is it called when Congress votes to remove a president from office?
Impeachment
Who appoints new Supreme Court justices?
President (with senate approval)
What part of the Constitution protects our most important civil rights?
Bill of Rights
When do we vote for president?
The Tuesday next after the first Monday in November
A form of government where a small group of wealthy people control the decision making of the government
Oligarchy
What war had many American colonists fought in for the British against the French earlier in the 1700s?
French and Indian War / 7 Years War
Founder of the Boston based group the Sons of Liberty, responsible for the Boston Tea party
Samuel Adams and John Hancock
The document that structured American government BEFORE the Constitution, written during the Revolution
Articles of Confederation
This amendment protects the rights of the states to retain certain powers
10th
Who is our district's representative in the House?
Eric Burlison
We have had 4 presidents face the possibility of removal from office? How many can you name?
Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump (x2)
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Your right to have your day in court and face trial is called...
Due Process
What electoral body casts votes on behalf of the voters of the state after election night?
Electoral College