Gov

Declaration of Independence

100

The Declaration of Independence declared...

the U.S.'s independence from Great Britain.

200

Two rights in the Declaration of Independence are...

life and the pursuit of happiness.

300

The author of the Declaration of Independence is...

Thomas Jefferson.

400

The Declaration of Independence was adopted...

July 4, 1776.

500

The U.S. celebrates Independence Day on...

July 4th.

Separation of Powers

100

There are how many branches (parts) of government?

3 or three

200

Mr. Jones said Checks and Balances are like the game of what? 

Paper, scissors, rock

300

What is the system of government that balances power between the states and federal government?

Federalism

400

The president is the head of which branch of government?

Executive

500

The Supreme Court has how many members?

9 or nine

Constitution

100

Preamble means what?

The beginning

200

The word constitution means what?

Rule book or set of laws

300

"We the People means?"

The people of the United States and not a King or Ruler.

400

"Insure domestic tranquility" means what? 

provide peace

500

The constitution currently has how many amendments? 

27