Presidents
Which branch of government includes the President, Vice President, and Cabinet?
Executive
What was the reason the colonists came to America?
freedom of religion, better economic opportunities, access to land, more individual freedoms
When was the Declaration written?
July 4, 1776
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights, Worked for equality for all Americans, Worked to ensure that people would “not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character”, Practiced nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What must you be in order to vote?
18 and a citizen
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one war fought in the U.S. during the 1900's
World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What is one thing Alexander Hamilton is famous for?
establishing a federal bank, participating in the Constitutional Convention, serving as first Secretary of the Treasury, founding the New York Post, championed industrial development
How do Congress members get their job?
elected by the people of their district or state
What is an example of civic participation that is NOT voting?
Run for office, Join a political party, Help with a campaign, Join a community group, Contact elected officials, Support or oppose an issue or policy, Publish your political opinions
What is one power that the President has according to the Constitution?
appoint Supreme Court justices, appoint Cabinet members, veto bills, serve as Commander in Chief of the armed forces, pardon federal crimes
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
there were 13 original colonies
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
people who live in their district
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What territory did Thomas Jefferson famously buy when he was President?
Louisiana Purchase
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Civil War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Constitution was written/signed, the Great Compromise and 3/5ths Compromise were agreed upon
What did Susan B Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
To whom did the 15th Amendment give the right to vote?
What is the name of the current Vice President?
JD Vance
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
the spread of communism
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
declares freedom from Britain, declares all men are created equal, identifies natural rights, identifies individual freedoms
Name 2 national holidays.
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
Why is the electoral college important?
It decides who is elected president, It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection
Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the writers
Alexander Hamilton , John Jay, James Madison
What is the term for changes made to the Constitution?
Amendments
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the Constitution, They supported passing the Constitution
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
To whom did the 19th Amendment give the right to vote?
women