The Constitution
The President
Branches of Government
Misc.
Seat Holders/Documents
100

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? 

"We the people"

100

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Vice President

100

Why do some states have more Representatives, in the House of Representatives, than other states?

More population in those states

100

What are the three rights that Jefferson stated in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

100

What document announced U.S. independence from Great Britain? 

Declaration of Independence 

200

Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. List at least 2 of these powers. 

Power to tax, Power to declare war, Power to print money
200

What does the President's cabinet do?

Advises the President

200

Name the 3 branches of the government.

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

200

In which state is the Statue of Liberty located?

New York

200

What is the main economic system in the United States?

Capitalist economy

300

What is the "rule of law?"

No one is above the law

300

We elect a President for how many years?

4 years

300

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

House of Representatives and Senate

300

Name at least 2 issues that led to the Civil War.

Slavery and Westward Expansion

300

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100

400

What year was the Constitution written? 

1787

400

In what month do we vote for President?

November

400

Who signs bills to become laws?

The President

400

List at least 2 examples of a national holiday?

Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day, Labor Day

400

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

6 years 

500

How many amendments does the Constitution have?  

27

500

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

JD Vance 

500

What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court

500

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

Pacific Ocean 

500

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?