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Know Your Government
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History Pop Quiz
The Constitution
100
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
100
Who vetoes bills?
The President
100
What is one right of freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition the government
100
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
100
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
(Free points, its in the column title, enjoy)
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
200
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
200
What is one responsibility for only U.S. citizens?
Vote
Jury Duty
200
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate territory during the Civil War
200
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans
300
Who freed the slaves?
Abraham Lincoln
300
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
300
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
Between 18 and 26
(18)
300
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement
300
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the People"
400
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
400
How many US Senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
400
Name two rights of everyone living in the US
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom of religion
The right to bear arms
400
Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?
Japan
Germany
Italy
400
What is an Amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
500
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
James Jay
Publius
500
How many Representatives are in the House?
435
500
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote
Join a political party
Help with a campaign
Join a civic group
Join a community group
Give an elected official your opinion
Call Senators and Representatives
Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
Run for office
Write to a newspaper
500
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
500
How many Amendments does the Constitution have?
27