Foundations of U.S. Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
Name one right in the First Amendment.
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of taxation without representation
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, or Civil War
What is one responsibility of U.S. citizens?
Serve on a jury, obey the law, pay taxes, etc.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
Name one branch of government.
Legislative, Executive, or Judicial
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
What was the main issue of the Civil War?
Slavery
Why do we pay taxes?
To support government services
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What war was fought in the 1860s?
The Civil War
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed enslaved people in the Confederacy
What does rule of law mean?
Everyone must follow the law
How many states are in the United States?
50
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who was President during World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What amendment ended slavery?
The 13th Amendment
What is one promise you make when you become a citizen?
To be loyal to the United States
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, etc.