Free the First
What 4 things does the first amendment protect?
freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press
This president is known as the “Father of His Country” and led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
George Washington
What document was the second amendment created with?
The Bill of Rights
What is the difference between income tax and sales tax?
Income tax is taken from money you earn, while sales tax is added when you buy goods or services.
What are the requirements for being allowed to use the label “Made in USA”?
All or most of the parts must be manufactured in America.
Who proposed the first amendment to Congress?
James Madison
This document, signed on July 4, 1776, declared the thirteen colonies independent from Britain.
the Declaration of Independence
What government organization is the primary overseer of gun laws?
The ATF
Which of the following states doesn't have a state income tax: Alabama, Iowa, or Nevada?e
Nevada
How many businesses are started in the USA every year?
On average, 4.4 billion.
Which Founding Father said; "...the freedom of speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the slaughter,"
George Washington
This battle, fought in 1863, is often considered the turning point of the Civil War.
the Battle of Gettysburg
What is the most commonly owned firearm?
Handguns
What do we call the portion of a person’s paycheck that is automatically taken out to fund Social Security and Medicare?
Payroll tax
Name three American businesses or products.
KitchenAid mixers, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, Lodge Cast-iron cookware, Pyrex dishes, Gibson guitars, Crayola, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Whirlpool, Leatherman knives, Fender guitars, Hershey chocolate, Tuffbait fishing baits, All-clad cookware, American Giant hoodies, Buck Mason t-shirts, Raleigh Denim, Stetson hats, Origin Maine, and Wilson footballs.
in what year was the first amendment adopted with the Bill of Rights?
1791
This document, written in 1787, created the framework for the United States government and is still in use today.
the Constitution
Are foregrips illegal to put on pistols?
Yes, unless registered as an AOW
Which U.S. department accounts for roughly one-quarter of federal government spending?
Department of Defense
In 2021, what percentage of teens wanted to start their own business?
60%.
What is the first amendment word for word?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
This 1803 land purchase from France doubled the size of the United States.
the Louisiana Purchase
When was the 2nd amendment ratified?
Dec. 15 1971
What is the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit?
A deduction lowers your taxable income, while a credit directly reduces the amount of tax you owe.
Name six American businesses or products.
KitchenAid mixers, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, Lodge Cast-iron cookware, Pyrex dishes, Gibson guitars, Crayola, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Whirlpool, Leatherman knives, Fender guitars, Hershey chocolate, Tuffbait fishing baits, All-clad cookware, American Giant hoodies, Buck Mason t-shirts, Raleigh Denim, Stetson hats, Origin Maine, and Wilson footballs.