Row 1
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
"We the People"
Name the two chambers of Congress.
House of Representatives and the Senate
If the President of the United States can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice-President
Which of the following is NOT a national holiday?
Veterans Day
Columbus Day
Labor Day
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
What age must citizens be to vote for President?
18
Why do some state have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population
Name the 3 branches of government.
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We elect a President for how many years?
4
Name the U.S. war between the Northern and the Southern states.
Civil War
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
Who signs bills to become law?
The President
What is the highest court in the United States?
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Rule of Law
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Who primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who creates and passes bills before they become law?
Congress
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What month do we vote for President?
November
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President