The U.S. Constitution
What is the document known as the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
18
What amendment was used in the Supreme Courts decision to legalize interracial marriage?
14th Amendment
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial branch
What is the process of choosing public officials called?
An election
Who delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Junior
Which war was fought between the North and South in the U.S.?
The Civil War
What amendment protects U.S. citizens right to own a gun?
The 2nd Amendment
Who is the current president of the United States?
Joe Biden
Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?
Which amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.?
13th Amendment
Who did the 13 colonies fight in the revolutionary war?
Great Britain
What system divides government powers among three branches?
Separation of Powers
Which branch of government is the president in?
Executive branch
What type of election is held every four years to elect the president?
Presidential election
Which landmark 1954 Supreme Court case declared school segregation unconstitutional?
Brown v Board of Education
What year did the U.S. declare independence from Great Britain?
1776
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
100
What is the name of the government system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies?
Direct democracy
What year was the Civil Rights Act passed?
1964
What year was the U.S. Constitution signed?
1787