American Political History
American System of Government
100

This president led the Union during the Civil War and was known for his beard

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

100

The two parts of the U.S. Congress.

What are the Senate and House of Representatives?

200

He wrote most of the Declaration of Independence, was an egalitarian for his time, and spent much of his life in France. 

Who is Thomas Jefferson

200

The process that elects the President of the United States.

What is the Electoral College?

300

This was the founding document before the Constitution and failed to create a strong central government.

What are the Articles of Confederation?

300

This is the action that a President can take to prevent a bill passed by Congress from becoming law.

What is veto?

400

This amendment, ratified in 1920, gave American women the right to vote.

What is the 19th Amendment?

500

The current U.S. House Representative for Onondaga County (NY-22).

Who is Brandon Williams (R)?

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