U.S. Laws & Government
What is the highest law of the land?
Constitution
Who was the first U.S. president?
George Washington
In what year did the U.S. declare Independence?
1776
What is the 1st amendment in the Constitution?
Freedom of speech,religion,petition,assembly,press.
What are the colors of the American Flag?
Red,white, and blue.
How many branches of Government are there?
3
Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement and gave the “I have a dream“ speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who MAINLY wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
How many stars are on the U.S. flag?
50
Who signs bills into law?
The President
Which U.S president was assassinated in 1963?
John F. Kennedy
What war was fought between the North and South in the U.S.?
The Civil War
What right does the 2nd amendment protect?
The right to bear arms
What bird is the national symbol of the U.S.?
Bald Eagle
What is it called when Congress rejects a President’s law?
Veto
Which U.S. president is known for freeing the slaves?
Abraham Lincoln
What holiday celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S.?
Juneteenth
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th amendment
What building is the home of the U.S. President?
The White House
What system keeps any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Who helped enslaved people escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What holiday celebrates U.S. Independence?
The Fourth of July
This amendment prevents the government from quartering soldiers in your home without your consent?
The 3rd amendment.
What is the name of the U.S. national motto that appears on coins and currency?
In God We Trust