American Democracy
What is one freedom from the first amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
The branch of government that makes laws
Legislative
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
The flag
They lived in America before the Europeans arrived.
Native Americans
What is today's date?
4/24/24
What is the supreme law of the land?
100
Number of Senators
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
Name the main problem that led to the Civil War
Slavery
When is the EOC?
May 2nd
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
They are in charge of the executive branch.
The President
What is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?
Vote in a federal election
Serve on a jury
Name one war fought by the US in the 1800s
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Name the artist that just released The Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor Swift
Name the three rights in the Declaration of Independence.
Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Susan B. Anthony fought for...
Women's rights
How old is Mr. Heimberger?
32
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
How many representatives are there in the House?
435
What is one promise you make about your former country when you become a US Citizen?
To give up your loyalty to other countries
Name two of the original 13 state
Connecticut Delaware Georgia Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Virginia
The author of Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck