Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
We elect a President for how many years?
4 years (four)
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War and the War between the States.
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate, and House (of Representatives), (U.S. or national) legislature.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The supreme court.
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution
or
and add to the constitution
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives).
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
What does the Constitution do? Name at least one.
sets up the government
defines the government
protects the basic rights of Americans
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany and Italy
One point for each one named
How many U.S. Senators are there?
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two years (2).
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
In what month do we vote for President?
November
Name as many wars as you can that have been fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, and Spanish-American War.
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Six years (6).
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of that state.
When was the Constitution written?
1787
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
vice President
Name as many wars fought by the United States in the 1900s. Each one named is one point.
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the (Persian) Gulf War.
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
Mark Kelly and Krysten Sinema.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
because of the state’s population.