U.S. Constitution
The year the Constitution was signed
what is 1787
what was the purpose of the Dec. of Ind.
to announce our independence from great Britain
how often do we elect a senator?
every 6 years
What state borders Canada?
California
Massachusetts
Ohio
Idaho
Idaho
What age must all men register for the Selective Service?
18 years old
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
what is the declaration of independence
the president
What state borders Mexico?
Florida
California
Utah
Ohio
California
What is the name of the U.S. national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
this gives us the right to exercise free speech, press, and religion
what is the first amendment
who wrote the Dec. of Ind.
Thomas Jefferson
how many US senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
what is the capital of the U.S.?
Washington, D.C.
What is the deadline that you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
what is the purpose of the Constitution?
to protect the basic rights of American citizens
the president during ww1
Woodrow Wilson
how often do we elect US representatives?
every 2 years
how many stars and stripes on the flag?
50 stars and 13 stripes
What month do we vote for President?
November
what happened at the constitutional convention?
the founding fathers wrote the constitution
president during ww2
Franklin Roosevelt
how many supreme justices are there?
9 (1 chief)
where is the statue of liberty located?
New York City
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist or Market economy