Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
100
On what day was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
100
The dividing and sharing of powers between levels of government is essential to our American government. What is that called?
Federalism
100
Which branch of government is responsible for ensuring that the law is interpreted correctly?
The Judicial Branch
100
Name two reserved powers:
establishing schools, conducting elections
200
Who is the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
200
In which month do federal elections take place?
November
200
Borrowed from the Magna Carta, this idea establishes that our leaders must obey the Constitution and can be removed if they abuse their power.
"Rule of Law"
200
How many elected members serve in the U.S. Executive Branch?
2
200
What does the US Constitution do?
Sets up a plan of government, guarantees rights to citizens, limits and grants the powers of the branches of government
300
Who was the General and leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
300
When was the Mayflower Compact written?
1620
300
This 14th Amendment clause suggests that justice is blind and that citizens should, when dealing with the law, expect fair treatment regardless of race.
"Equal Protection Clause"
300
Which branch of the federal government does NOT have a term limit?
The Judicial Branch
300
How many stripes are on the US Flag?
13- one for each of the original colonies
400
Who is the current Speaker of the House and 3rd in line for the Presidency?
Rep. Paul Ryan
400
The signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, signaled the end of which war?
American Revolutionary War
400
The "free exercise" and "establishment" clauses are protections included in which of the 1st Amendment rights?
Freedom of Religion
400
This idea, borrowed from an Enlightenment thinker, suggests that a ruler that has abused his power should be overthrown.
Breakable Social Contract/ Locke
400
Name the national anthem:
Star Spangled Banner
500
Name the last 3 Presidents elected from the democratic party.
Obama, Clinton, Carter
500
On which day are new Presidents inaugurated (sworn in)?
January 20
500
Which Constitutional Amendment guarantees that people have more rights than just those mentioned in the Bill of Rights?
9th Amendment
500
Number of states needed to ratify a Constitutional Amendment
38
500
The first African-American President was elected in which year?