govt.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of rights
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
Who was the first U.S President?
George Washington
What is the first amendment ?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
Washington, D.C is a state
False
What are the first three words of the U.S Constitution?
"We the people"
What is the Capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C
What are the two major Political Parties today?
Republican and Democratic
Which Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
8th
The president can serve unlimited terms?
False
Who was President during the American Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
who makes federal laws
Congress
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What Amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
All federal judges serve for life
How many Amendments are there to the constitution?
27
What political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to?
Republican Party
When was the constitution written
1787
Which Amendment abolished Slavery
13th
The Tenth Amendment grants Congress all powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution.
False (It reserves powers to the states or people)
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Whats the nickname for James Madison?
"Father of the Constitution"
What was first form of U.S government called
The Articles of Confederation
What is the 18th amendment ?
Prohibition, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of "intoxicating liquors".
Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
True