How many amendments does the US Constitution have?
What is 27.
100
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Reviews laws
Explains laws
Solves disputes
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
100
There are 4 amendments in the US Constitution about voting. Explain 1 of them.
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
100
What year was the US Constitution written?
When is 1787.
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the original 13 colonies.
200
How many US Senators are there?
What is 100
200
Under the US Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE of these?
▪ provide schooling and education
▪ provide protection (police)
▪ provide safety (fire departments)
▪ give a driver’s license
▪ approve zoning and land use
200
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
When is 18 years old.
200
Name 4 of the original 13 states
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Delaware
200
What is the name of the US National Anthem?
What is the Star Spangled Banner.
300
We elect a senator for how many years?
What is 6
300
What is the supreme law of the land?
What is the US Constitution
300
What are TWO ways Americans can participate in democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper
300
Before becoming President, what war did Dwight Eisenhower participate in?
What is World War II
300
Name TWO US territories
Guam
US Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
400
If the President AND Vice President die, who becomes President?
Who is the Speaker of the House.
400
How many years do we elect US Representatives?
What is 2 years.
400
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
When is April 15th.
400
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who is Thomas Jefferson
400
Name 3 states that border Canada
▪ Maine
▪ New Hampshire
▪ Vermont
▪ New York
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Ohio
▪ Michigan
▪ Minnesota
▪ North Dakota
▪ Montana
▪ Idaho
▪ Washington
▪ Alaska
500
What are TWO cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture
▪ Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President
500
Who is the current Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
Who is John Roberts.
500
When must all men register for Selective Service?
When is 18 years old.
500
Name 2 foreign wars the US fought in during the 1800s
Spanish-American War
War of 1812
500
Name THREE US Federal Holidays
New Year's Day
Independence Day
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Presidents' Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day