Government
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, judicial, executive
Who was the 16th president of the United States (1861-1865)?
Abraham Lincoln
What famous document begins with "we the people"?
The Constitution
What document states that "all men are created equal"?
Martin Luther King Jr
When was America founded?
July 4th, 1776
What branch of government interprets laws?
Legislative
Who was the 3rd president of the United States (1801-1809)?
Thomas Jefferson
What amendment ensures the right for people to own firearms?
The 2nd amendment
What activist was arrested in 1872 for illegally voting and later helped to lead the women's suffrage movement?
Susan B. Anthony
When was slavery abolished?
January 31st, 1865
What branch of government determines if a law is unconstitutional or not?
Judicial branch
Who was the 32nd president of the United States (1933-1945)?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What document states that "all men are created equal"?
The Declaration of Independence
Who is the Pakistani girl who won the Nobel Peace Prize at age 17 for her advocacy of girl's education?
Malala Yousafzai
When did women receive the right to vote?
August 18th, 1920
What branch does the president belong to?
Executive
Who was the 43rd president of the United States (2001-2009)?
George W Bush
What document spells out Americas rights in relation to the government
The Bill of Rights
What idea did John Locke advocate for?
Natural Rights
What year did the Water gates incident occur?
1972
Why was the checks and balance created?
Who was the 43rd president of the United States?
Joe Biden
What amendment guarantees the right to trial in federal civil cases where the value of the dispute exceeds a certain amount?
7th amendment
What idea did Jean Jacques Rousseau advocate about?
democracy
Why was the Cuban Missile crisis important?
Bonus: who was the president during this crisis?(candy)
The Cuban Missile Crisis was important because it brought the world to the brink of nuclear war and ultimately led to better communication and arms control between the United States and the Soviet Union
B: John F Kennedy