Democracy
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What is one of the two systems that stops a branch of government from becoming too powerful?
BONUS: +20pts if you name both
checks and balances
separation of powers
1787
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War OR the War between the States
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Name the 2 responsibilities that are only for United States citizens.
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
How many members are in the Senate and the House of Representatives respectively?
100
435
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence (full name) and when was it adopted (full date)?
Thomas Jefferson
July 4, 1776
Name one thing Susan B. Anthony fought for.
women's rights
civil rights
Why does the flag have 13 stripes and 50 stars?
13 stripes: 13 original colonies
50 stars: 50 states
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
How often do we vote for the following members of government: President, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Representative?
4
6
2
Name 2 of 3 reasons why the colonists fought the British.
high taxes
British army stayed in their houses
they didn't have self-government
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? (full name)
Franklin Roosevelt
Name the 2 longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Name all 3 rights in the Declaration of Independence.
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
Name 3 of the 16 Cabinet-level positions?
BONUS: +20pts for each additional position
Secretary of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, Veterans Affairs
Attorney General
Vice President
Name 5 of the 13 original states.
BONUS: +20pts for each additional state
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Name all 3 countries that the United States fought in World War II.
Japan
Germany
Italy
Name 5 of the 13 states that border Canada.
BONUS: +20pts for each additional state
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Alaska
Name all 6 rights of everyone living in the United States.
freedom of expression
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition the government
freedom of religion
the right to bear arms
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Name all 4 powers of the federal government.
print money
declare war
create an army
to make treaties
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name all 3 writers who were known under the pseudonym "Publius."
Just last names are okay!
(James) Madison
(Alexander) Hamilton
(John) Jay
Name 4 federally recognized American Indian Tribes.
Michelle has the list :)
Name all 5 U.S. territories.
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam