Foundations of Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights,l
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Name one responsibility only for U.S. citizens.
vote in federal elections, serve on a jury
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves, saved the Union
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, Guam, etc.
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
Who makes federal laws?
Congress; Senate and House
What are two rights of everyone in the U.S.?
freedom of expression, speech, religion, etc.
Who was President during the Great Depression and WWII?
Franklin Roosevelt
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
one for each state
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced/declared independence, said U.S. is free
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is one promise you make when becoming a U.S. citizen?
obey laws, be loyal, defend Constitution, etc.
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement
What ocean is on the East Coast of the U.S.?
Atlantic
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law; no one is above the law
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances; separation of powers
What are two ways Americans can participate in democracy?
vote, join a party, run for office, etc.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves in the Confederate states
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Independence Day, Thanksgiving, etc.