American Government
What are the 3 branches of government?
What is your 1st amendment?
Freedom of speech (or protest, assembly, press, etc)
What happened on September 11th, 2001?
A terrorist attack on the United States.
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific ocean
What is the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
How many TOTAL voting members are there in Congress (the legislative branch)?
535 members
Your 4th amendment says you are protected from unlawful searches and seizures. What is one way that a search is lawful?
They have a warrant and/or probably cause
What is the main reason for the Civil War?
Slavery
What 2 states are not a part of the continental United States?
Hawaii and Alaska
When did Arizona become a state?
February 14th, 1912
Who is the leader of the Supreme Court (judicial branch)?
Chief Justice / John G. Roberts
What is one responsibility that is only for American citizens?
Serve on a jury or vote in a federal election
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
What are the 2 longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi and Missouri Rivers
Who are the 2 senators of Arizona?
Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego
Who are the 2 leaders of Congress (legislative branch)?
Speaker of the House (Mike Johnson) and President of Senate (JD Vance)
What is your 7th amendment?
The right to a jury in civil cases
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in the 1800's?
Louisiana
Who is the governor of Arizona?
Katie Hobbs
Who is the 44th president of the United States?
Barrack Obama
Name 2 ways you can participate in democracy
vote
join a political party
run for office yourself
What war did the U.S. fight that gained them the territories of Arizona, New Mexico, California and Texas?
Mexican-American War
One big symbol for immigration in the U.S. is the Statue of Liberty due to it being the first thing many saw as they arrived.
Where is the statue located?
New York / New York Harbor
Name the representative who represents Tempe.
Greg Stanton
What day do we hold the presidential elections?
The Tuesday next after the first Monday in November.
What is your 10th amendment?
Powers not specifically given to the federal government are given to the states instead.
What was the first constitution of the United States called?
The Articles of Confederation
Name all 5 territories of the United States
▪ Puerto Rico
▪ U.S. Virgin Islands
▪ American Samoa
▪ Northern Mariana Islands
▪ Guam
Name the biggest Native American tribe in Arizona
The Navajo Nation