Branches of Government
What branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the Constitution?
A document outlining the Supreme Law of the US.
Who was the first President of the US?
George Washington
Which document issued the American colonies independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
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Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Executive Branch
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments of the Consitution.
Eg. The first amendment protects the freedom of speech.
Which President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
What document sets out the supreme law of the US?
The Constitution
What is the national anthem of the US?
The Star Spangled Banner
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws and ensuring they are constitutional?
Judicial Branch
What did the Founding Fathers write?
The Constitution
Who was the President during the Great Depression and most of World War Two?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the name given to the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is the largest state in the US by area?
Alaska
What are the two houses of Congress called?
House of Representatives and the Senate
What does the 2nd Amendment give people?
The right to bear arms (guns).
Which President signed the order to drop Atmoic Bombs on Japan in 1945?
Harry Truman
The Articles of Confederation
What major momument is located in the New York Harbor
The Statue of Liberty
Within government, what do checks and balances ensure?
A system that ensures no one branch becomes too powerful.
When was the Consitution passed (ratified)?
1788
Who was the only President to resign from office?
Richard Nixon
What is seen as the first major document on the path to democracy in Anglo-American history?
Magna Carta (The Great Charter) was signed in 1215 and made the King of England get consent from Parliament before setting new taxes.
Where was President George Washington inaugurated (sworn in as President)?
New York City