American Government
The Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
(Thomas) Jefferson
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
The Civil War
What was U.S. war between the North and the South.
Washington, D.C.
What is the capital of the United States?
Eighteen (18) and older
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
The Bill of Rights
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Freedom, political liberty, or religious freedom (among others)
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Fought for civil rights
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
One star for each state (50 states)
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Serve on a jury or vote in a federal election
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Twenty-seven (27)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
July 4, 1776
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
(Woodrow) Wilson
Who was President during World War I?
The Missouri River or Mississippi River
What are the two longest rivers in the United States.
April 15
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
The President
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Example: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
What were 13 original states.
The civil rights (movement)
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
California, Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas
What are states that borders Mexico.
Give up loyalty to other countries & obey the laws of the U.S
What are promises you make when you become a United States citizen?
The Speaker of the House
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
(James) Madison, (Alexander) Hamilton, (John) Jay, or Publius
Who were the writers of the Federalist Papers.
Communism
What was the main concern of the United States during the Cold War?
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, or Guam
What are U.S. territory.
Vote and join a political party
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?