Constitution/ Gov
Name one of the rights protected by the first amendment
freedom of speech, religion, assembly, to petition the government
How many Senators are there?
100
Independence from this country is what is celebrated on July 4th
England
Name the three branches of the government.
executive, legislative, and judiciary
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the national anthem of the United States.
the Star-Spangled Banner
The person who becomes president if president and vp should die
Speaker of the House of Representatives
How many supreme court justices are there?
9
Name 5 of the 13 original states.
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, and Maryland
What are 3 ways you can become a citizen
>born here
>parents are citizens
>naturalized
>marriage to a US citizen
>serving in the military
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War 2
how many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
How long is a Senator's term
6 years
What is one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812, Mexican American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
What are the 2 rights that only US citizens have
Voting in elections, running for federal office
What are two cabinet-level positions
secretary of agriculture, commerce, defense, education, energy, health/human service, homeland security, housing/urban development, labor, state, transportation
How many terms can a senator serve?
unlimited
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms
April 15
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver's license, approve zoning and land use
Who is known as the father of the Constitution
James Madison