Government
There are ______ branches of government.
Three
The first ten Amendments to the Constitution is called:
The Bill of Rights
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? A. life and death B. liberty and justice C. life and pursuit of happiness D. life and the right to own a home
C. life and pursuit of happiness
The current President of the United States is _____ Biden
Joe or Joseph
Who is the “Father of Our Country”? A. Patrick Henry B. George Washington C. Abraham Lincoln D. Thomas Jefferson
B. George Washington
The _______________ was an intellectual revolution and movement that influenced the U.S. Constitution.
Enlightenment
An official change to the U.S. Constitution is called:
An Amendment.
What is the Supreme Law of the Land? A. Articles of Confederation B. U.S. Constitution C. the Emancipation Proclamation D. the Declaration of Independence
B. U.S. Constitution
The President is part of the __________ branch of government.
Executive
When do we celebrate Independence Day? A. June 30, 1776 B. March 4, 1776 C. July 4, 1776 D. January 1, 1776
C. July 4, 1776
The 3 branches of government are:
Executive, Judicial and Legislative
The ________ Amendment gives us the right not to testify against ourselves
Fifth
When was the Constitution written? A. 1790 B. 1789 C. 1776 D. 1787
D. 1787
How long does a Supreme Court Justice have their job?
For life.
What does the judicial branch do? A. decides if a law goes against the U.S. Constitution B. reviews laws C. resolves disputes D. all of these answers
D. all of these answers
This important feature of the U.S. government makes sure that no one branch of the government is more powerful than another.
Checks and Balances
The ____ Amendment says we are protected from illegal searches of our homes or things being taken from our home without a warrant.
Fourth
What does the Constitution do? A. defines the government B. protects basic rights of Americans C. sets up the government D. all of these answers
D. all of these answers
How long can the U.S. President be in office?
Two terms or 8 years
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? A. the Secretary of the Treasury B. the President Pro Tempore C. the Speaker of the House D. the Secretary of State
C. the Speaker of the House
The two parts of Congress are called the _________ and ______________. The House of Representatives is based on the ________ of each state.
The Senate and House of Representatives. Population.
Name 4 rights protected by the First Amendment.
Freedom of religion, press, speech, peaceful assembly, petition the government
What is the name of the national anthem? A. America the Beautiful B. My Country Tis of Thee C. God Bless the U.S.A. D. The Star-Spangled Banner
D. The Star-Spangled Banner
Which governmental branch is responsible for making laws, declaring war, and controlling taxes.
Legislative
How many Senators are there in the United States? A. four hundred thirty-five (435) B. one hundred (100) C. fifty-two (52) D. fifty (50)
B. one hundred (100)