Voting
Who can vote in federal elections, state elections, and local town elections?
U.S. Citizens
What does the Bill of Rights Protect?
The rights of all Americans
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
(District of Columbia)
Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight.
Captain America: Civil War
Why does New Hampshire only have 2 members in the House of Representatives?
Because of our population
Pop culture juggernaut in the early and mid 2000's where viewers could call in and vote for contestants comprised of aspiring singers who competed for a recording contract and a shot at wealth and fame.
American Idol
How many amendments address the right to vote?
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalism
Who has to register for the Selective Service?
Men, 18-25 years old
Name one of the two NH Representatives
Chris Pappas
Annie Kuster
What granted all WOMEN the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What does E. Pluribus Unum mean?
"Out of many, one."
What amendment requires you to pay federal taxes?
The 16th amendment
Local hardware store frequented by our own Mr Howard. It is also an ACE Hardware distributor, but that is not the main name of the store.
What is Hamshaw Lumber?
What granted all MEN the right to vote?
15th Amendment
Powers not given to the Federal government belong to the states or to the people. What amendment is this?
The 10th Amendment
American reality television series that aired on A&E from 2012 to 2017. The series portrays the lives of the Robertson family, who became successful from their family-operated business.
Duck Dynasty
What is one example of an act of Civil Service?
Vote
Pay taxes
Obey the law
Serve in the military
Run for office
Work for local, state, or federal government
Name one of NH's U.S. senators
Maggie Hassan
Jeanne Shaheen
Voting is one way that you can express civil participation. What is another example of Civic participation?
Voting
Running for office
Joining a political party
Helping with a campaign
Joining a civic group
Joining a community group
Give an elected official your opinion
Contact elected officials
Support or oppose an issue or policy
Write to a newspaper
Name one team currently in the Premier League
Why is the electoral college important?
It decides who is elected president (sus)
What is one thing you promise to do in the Oath of Allegiance?
Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the US Constitution
Obey the laws of the US
Serve in the military if needed
Serve the nation if needed
Be loyal to the United States
What is special about NH's tax policy?
No state income or sales taxes!