Founding Documents
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What do we call the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How old must citizens be to vote for President?
18 and older
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides constitutionally.
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves, saved the Union, led the U.S. during the Civil War
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the flag
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands
What are the two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Name one power that belongs to the federal government.
Examples: Print money, declare war, create an army, make treaties
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory (Louisiana Purchase)
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
Obey the laws of the U.S., defend the Constitution, serve in the military if needed
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
What are the two major responsibilities that only U.S. citizens have?
Serve on a jury and vote in federal elections
Name one power that belongs to the states.
Examples: Provide schooling, provide protection (police), and issue driver’s licenses
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
The Civil War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a civic group, join a political party, run for office, contact officials
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Alaska