Presidents
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
▪ World War I ▪ World War II ▪ Korean War ▪ Vietnam War ▪ (Persian) Gulf War
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
What is the highest court in the United States?
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
▪ eighteen (18) and older
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
▪ freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) ▪ saved (or preserved) the Union ▪ led the United States during the Civil War
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
▪ slavery ▪ economic reasons ▪ states’ rights
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
▪ fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
▪ War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
▪ freed the slaves ▪ freed slaves in the Confederacy ▪ freed slaves in the Confederate states ▪ freed slaves in most Southern states
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
▪ the Civil War ▪ the War between the States
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. ▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) ▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws ▪ explains laws ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements) ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
April 15
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
▪ World War II
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
▪ at age eighteen (18) ▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
▪ provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Name one right only for United States citizens.
▪ vote in a federal election ▪ run for federal office