principles
What is the supreme law of the land?
the constitution
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
he Senate and House (of Representatives)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress , legislative, President, executive , the courts , judicial
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison, (Alexander) Hamilton, (John) Jay, Publius
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
▪ civil rights (movement)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws , explains laws , resolves disputes (disagreements) , decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John roberts
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory, Louisiana
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation), because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering), because they didn’t have self-government
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*
World War I,World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War