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Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War 2
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
He worked for civil rights.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money.
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
2
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 years old.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
6
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights.
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement.
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
18-year-old citizens can vote.
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Some states have more people.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House.
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
All the people of the state.
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
To give a driver’s license.
What is freedom of religion?
We can practice any religion or no religion.
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
“We the People”
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances or separation of powers.
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
What is the name of the Speaker of the House now?
Mike Johnson
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion.
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion.