U.S. Government
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
We elect a President for how many years?
▪ four (4)
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
▪ War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
▪ Japan, Germany, and Italy
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (9)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)
Who vetoes bills?
▪ the President
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
▪ the Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana
Who was President during World War I?
▪ (Woodrow) Wilson
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
▪ the Vice President
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
▪ checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws ▪ explains laws ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements) ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
▪ slavery ▪ economic reasons ▪ states’ rights
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
▪ Communism
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
▪ (because of) the state’s population ▪ (because) they have more people ▪ (because) some states have more people
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Larry Hogan
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
▪ freed the slaves ▪ freed slaves in the Confederacy ▪ freed slaves in the Confederate states ▪ freed slaves in most Southern states
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
▪ World War II
Name your U.S. Representative.
▪ Answers will vary
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
▪ fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
▪ civil rights (movement)