State Capitals
What is the State Capital of Missouri?
Jefferson City
What does, "To ourselves and our Posterity" mean?
To us, and our future generations.
Explain the following statement: "No Taxation without Representation."
You should not tax people unless they consent/agree to it. (The people have to have a say)
Example: Some states have voted to increase taxes on the Sale of Cigarettes, and all the tax money would go towards Education.
As President of the United States, how many terms can you be elected/serve for?
2 Terms (Each term lasting 4 years)
This was enacted under the 22nd Amendment.
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald J. Trump
Boston
What does "Insure Domestic Tranquility," mean?
Make sure there is peace inside the United States (our home country)
What was the most common "torture" method during the American Revolution. This was extremely painful and mostly geared towards tax collectors, but sometimes this happened to colonists.
Tarring & Feathering
What are the Age, Citizenship, and Residency requirements to become a member of the Supreme Court.
You have to be appointed by the President, and approved by Congress.
Who is the current Vice-President of the United States?
J.D Vance
What is the State Capital of Kansas?
Topeka
What does "Promote the General Welfare," mean?
Make sure all Citizens are taken care of. (Physical, mental, emotional well-being)
This "Act" forced colonists to house British Soldiers. Colonists had to use their own money to house, clothe, and feed British Soldiers.
Quartering Act
What are the Citizenship and Age Requirements to become a member of the House of Representatives?
Citizenship- 7 Years
Age- 25 Years
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Albany
What does "Secure the blessings of liberty," mean?
Make sure there is Freedom for all of our citizens.
This "Search Warrant," allowed British Customs Officers to search colonists homes, businesses, farms, etc. for "Stolen Goods."
Writs of Assistance
What are the Citizenship and Age Requirements to become a member of the Senate?
Citizenship- 9 Years
Age- 30 Years
Who are the two (2) Senators from Missouri?
Josh Hawley & Eric Schmitt
Richmond
What does "Provide for the Common Defense," mean?
Make sure that our Nation is well protected (Have a military to protect from Foreign enemies, and have a police force, and firefighter force to protect our nation from within)
Which Battle of the American Revolution did General William Prescott yell, “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!”
Battle of Bunker Hill
What are the Residency requirements to become a member of the House of Representatives and to become a member of the Senate?
Residency- Must live in the State you Represent
Ex. If Jonah has been elected as a Missouri State Senator, Jonah has to live in that state. Jonah cannot go live in Texas or Florida. (He may vacation in both states, but cannot reside in Texas or Florida)
Who is the Head Supreme Court Justice on the Supreme Court?
John Roberts Jr.