Principles of American Government
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control
Who elects a U.S. Senator?
The citizens of their state
Who is the Vice President of the US?
JD Vance
Name the U.S. war between the North and South
The Civil War
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic, constitution-based federal republic, representative democracy
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation, The Great Compromise
Kim Schrier
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What was the Great Depression?
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
When did all men get the right to vote?
After the Civil War, 1870
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Because Germany attacked U.S. ships
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
Self-government, popular sovereignty
Why do U.S. Representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
Who is the Governor of your state?
Bob Ferguson
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
14th amendment
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The basic rights of people living in the US
Name one power that is only for the states
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Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
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Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
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