American Government
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the president
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Name two U.S. national holidays.
New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence from Great Britain
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Italy, Japan, Germany
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
Who was president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
capitalism
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
2
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Civil War
What is freedom of religion?
you can practice or not practice any religion of your choice
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
▪ (James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
What is the capital of Minnesota?
St. Paul
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18
What does the Constitution do?
▪ sets up the government ▪ defines the government ▪ protects basic rights of Americans
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
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 ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Who vetoes bills?
the president