legislative, executive, or judicial (also accept Congress, President, the courts)
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
100
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
there are 50 states
100
In what month do we vote for President?
November
200
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
200
What is the capital of your state?
Boston
200
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape persecution
200
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the US or the flag
200
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
300
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
300
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
because of the state's population
300
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery, economic reasons, states' rights
300
What is the name of the national anthem?
the Star-Spangled Banner
300
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
400
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
400
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
(answers will vary)
400
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights and civil rights
400
Name two national US holidays.
answers will vary
400
What is the "rule of law"?
-everyone must follow the law
-leaders must obey the law
-government must obey the law
-no one is above the law
500
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
500
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
500
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
500
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
-give up loyalty to other countries
-defend the Constitution and laws of the US
-obey the laws
-serve in the military if needed
-serve the nation if needed
-be loyal
500
When must all men register for the Selective Service?