US Constitution
What is the Supreme Law of Land?
The Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government?
- Congress
- Legislative
- President
- Executive
- The Courts
- Judicial
What is the Capital of the United States?
Washington DC
(Bonus point: What does DC stand for?)
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
▪ slavery
▪ economic reasons
▪ states’ rights
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
What do we call the first 10 amendments of the constitution
The Bill of Rights
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
- Four hundred thirty-five (435)
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
▪ Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
▪ War of 1812
▪ Mexican-American War
▪ Civil War
▪ Spanish-American 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 Does the Constitution do?
- Sets up the Government
- Defines the government
- Protects the basic rights Americans
What does the Judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
▪ Atlantic (Ocean)
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
▪ the Louisiana Territory
▪ Louisiana
Name one right only for United States citizens
▪ vote in a federal election
▪ run for federal office
Under our constitution, Some powers belong to the states, What is one power of the State?
- Provide schooling and education
- Provide protection (police)
- Provide safety (Fire Departments)
- Give a driver's license
- Approve zoning and land use
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Name one State that borders Canada
▪ Maine
▪ New Hampshire
▪ Vermont
▪ New York
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Ohio
▪ Michigan
▪ Minnesota
▪ North Dakota
▪ Montana
▪ Idaho
▪ Washington
▪ Alaska
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
▪ fought for women’s rights
▪ fought for civil rights
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).
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).
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
(Answer varies on where you live)
Fort Collins is in District 2 and the Senate is Lisa Frizell
Name one U.S territory
▪ Puerto Rico
▪ U.S. Virgin Islands
▪ American Samoa
▪ Northern Mariana Islands
▪ Guam
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
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper