American Government
speech, religion, assembly, press
Name one right or freedom from the First Amendment.
because of high taxes They didn't have self-government.
Why did the colonists fight the Britiish?
Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam,
Name one U.S. territory.
27
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
The Star Spangled Banner
What is the National Anthem of the U.S.?
announced our independence from Great Britain
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
Washington D.C.
What is the capital of the U.S.?
6
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
provide schooling and education
provide protection (police)
provide safety (fire department)
give a driver's license
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. Name one.
the Bill of Rights
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
freed the slaves
What did The Emancipation Proclamation do?
Oregon, South Dakota, Maine, Rhode Island
Name one state that borders Canada.
435
How many voting members does The House of Representatives have?
reviews and explains laws
What does The Judicial Branch do?
checks and balances, separation of powers
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
civil rights movement
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Atlantic Ocean
What ocean is on the East Coast of the U.S.?
1787
When was the Constitution written?
Lori Trahan
Name your U.S. Representative.
Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Attorney General, Vice President
Name TWO (2) Cabinet-Level positions.
Everyone must follow the law.
What is the "rule of law?"
The Louisiana Territory
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
13
How many stripes does the U.S. flag have?
How many original colonies were there?
Communism
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?