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George Washington
This is a change or addition to the US Constitution.
Amendment
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Juicial
In what month do we vote for the President?
November
How old do citizens have to be to vote?
18
Which of the following was one of the Original 13 States? Georgia, Vermont, Maine, or Kentucky
Georgia
What do you call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Separation of Powers helps keep any one branch of our government from becoming too ____?
Powerful
What is the highest court in the US?
Supreme Court
At what age must all men register for the Selective Service?
18
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Who makes federal law?
What is the capital of Tennessee?
Nashville
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What are some of the right(s) or freedom(s) given in the first amendment?
Speech Press Religion Assembly and Petition
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Represenatatives
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and when was it adopted? (full date)
Thomas Jefferson. July 4th 1776
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Which term can be expressed as, "Everyone must follow the law including our government leaders?"
The Rule of Law
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Identify one power of the federal government.
A. Issue driver's licenses
B. Provide schooling and education
C. approve zoning and land use
D. print money
D. print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the state government. Identify one of the state powers below.
A. Declare war
B. Provide protection and safety (police and fire departments)
C. Create an army
D. Print money
B. Provide protection and safety (police and fire departments)
When was the Constitution adopted?
In 1787