American Government
What is the economic system of the United states?
capitalist
Name one branch of the government
varied
Who can vote?
a citizen
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
escape persecution
What countries borders the United States?
Canada
Mexico
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
liberty
Pursuit of happiness
How many senators are there?
100
two per state
What are two rights of everyone living in the United states?
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
freedom to assembly
the right to bear arms
petition the government
Why did the colonists fight the British?
high taxes
self governance
Describe the U.S. flag
red
white
stripes
stars
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Why do some states have more representatives than others in congress?
larger population
When is the last day to send your federal income tax forms?
4/15
Who was the first president?
G.W.
What is the capital of the United States?
Wash. D.C.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared independence
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? And if both die?
Vice president
the Speaker of the House
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
join a political party
run for office
give an elected official your opinion
join a civic group
help with a campaign
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native American Nations
What is the legislative branch of government called?
Congress
What do we call the first 10 amendments of the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is one power of the federal government?
print money
declare war
create an army
make traties
What is one promise you make when you become a citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the constitution and laws of the U.S.
Obey the laws of US
serve if needed
What happened in Constitution Hall?
The Constitution was written
Name the 13 colonies
Delaware
Virginia
N Carolina
S Carol