American Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
How many Senators are there?
100
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?.US diplomat oldest member of the constitutional convention first postmaster general of the United States
When did all women get the right to vote?
After World War I
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury, Vote in the federal election.
When was the constitution written?
1787
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because of the 13 original colonies
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
If the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes the president?
The Speaker of the House
What is one right only for United States citizens?
Vote on the federal election or run for federal office.
What is one of the reasons the colonist came to America?
What is one of the reasons the colonist came to America?Freedom
.Freedom
Political liberty religious freedom economic opportunity practice their religion escape persecution
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
When do we celebrate Independence Day?July 4
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of religion, Freedom of assembly, Freedom of press or petition the government
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because of the states population
Why is important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
Slavery economic reasons states rights
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Germany attacked U.S. civilian ships
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law,
Everyone must follow the law,
Leaders must obey the law,
Government must obey the law,
No one is above the law.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Must answer both
United States and the Flag
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
Name one US territory
Name one US territory
Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands Guam
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Equality
Liberty
Self government
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic ; Representative Democracy; Constitutional-Based Federal Republic.
When did all men get the right to vote?
After the Civil War.
Name one example of an American Innovation.
Light Bulb, Skyscraper, Automobile, Integrated Circuit, Combustion Engine
Why did the US enter the Korean War?
Stop the spread of Communism
Many documents influence the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
Federalist papers
Name one power of the US Congress.
Writes laws
Declares war
What are 3 rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of ...
expression, speech, assembly, religion,
to petition the government
right to bear arms
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
Life
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
Out of many one
We all become one
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote, Pay taxes, Obey the law, Serve in the military, Run for office
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.
What is Veteran's Day?
A holiday to honor people in the U.S. military.