Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up and defines the government
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
18
We elect a President for how many years?
4
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced independence from Great Britain
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
“We the People”
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
Preserved the Union
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following accurately describe one of them?
Varies
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
In what month do we vote for President?
November
Who is the Governor of your state?
Greg Abbott
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
One for each state
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Varies
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must obey the law
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of ... and VP
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, or James Madison
Name two national U.S. holidays.