Structure of Government
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
ow old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Texas
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I / World War II / Korean War / Vietnam War / (Persian) Gulf War
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
vote in a federal election
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New Hampshire / Massachusetts / Rhode Island / Connecticut / New York / New Jersey / Pennsylvania / Delaware / Maryland / Virginia / North Carolina / South Carolina / Georgia
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine / New Hampshire / Vermont / New York / Pennsylvania / Ohio / Michigan / Minnesota / North Dakota / Montana / Idaho / Washington / Alaska
What war was fought between the North and the South in the United States?
The Civil War
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Greg Abbott
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
How long is the term of a U.S. Representative?
2 years
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life / liberty
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Name one writer.
James Madison
What is the capital of your state?
Austin
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movement
What is the political party of the President now?
republican
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women’s rights
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
What is one problem that led to the Civil War?
Slavery