U.S Presidents
Who Was the First President of the United States
George Washington
Which document formally organized the first U.S. government before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
6 years
What war was fought between the North and the South?
Civil War
What year did the United States become independent?
1776
Which president led the country during the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
What compromise created a bicameral legislature in Congress?
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
What event caused the United States to enter World War II?
What branch of government makes laws?
Legislative branch
Which president issued the Monroe Doctrice
James Monroe
How many amendments are currently in the U.S. Constitution?
27
Which body formally declares war?
Congress
What war was fought between the American colonies and Great Britain?
The American Revolution
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Who was the only U.S president to resign from office?
Richard Nixon
Which Federalist Paper argued for a strong executive branch?
Federalist No. 70
What is the main role of the Electoral College?
To officially elect the president
What major event in 1776 declared the colonies independent?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
Which president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Lyndon B. Johnson
What was the main purpose of the Constitution’s checks and balances system?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What process charges a president with misconduct?
Impeachment
What movement worked to end segregation and gain equal rights in the 1950s and 1960s?
Civil Rights Movement
What holiday celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Independence Day (July 4th)