American Government
What does the Judicial Branch of government do?
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is one reason the Colonists came to North America?
Religious freedom
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Who is able to vote?
Citizens 18 and older can vote.
Who is currently in charge of the Executive Branch of government?
Who is the current Vice President?
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Mississippi River
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
Why did the Colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes without being represented in the government.
What do we show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States of America
Who are the Senators for Arizona?
Mark Kelly
Krystin Sinema
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution.
What was the Declaration of Independence?
Who was it written by?
What year was it written?
The letter written to England stating the 13 colonies demand to be their own independent country.
Written by Thomas Jefferson
Written July 4th, 1776
What is one promise you make when becoming a U.S. citizen?
To defend the Constitution of the United States; to obey the laws of the United States.
Who represents our district/city in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Raul Grijalva
What is the capitol city of the United States?
What is the Capitol city of Arizona?
Washington D.C.
Phoenix, AZ
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
To vote in elections
To serve on a jury
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
Which of these states borders Mexico?
a. Arkansas
b. Texas
c. Louisiana
d. Alabama
Name the two parts of Congress.
How many members are in each part of Congress?
The House of Representatives - 435 members
The Senate - 100 members
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's
The war of 1812
The Civil War
The Mexican American War
The Spanish American War
What are two rights for everyone living in the United States?
First Amendment rights - freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to protest, freedom to petition the govt, freedom of the press,
Second Amendment rights - right to bear arms (own firearms)
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
9 Justices on the Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts
Which state borders Canada?
a. Alaska
b. Connecticut
c. Oregon
d. Wisconsin