Presidents
What President wore a top hat?
Abraham Lincoln
How many branches do we have?
Three
What is the 1st Amendment? (Name one)
Freedom of speech, freedom of expression, freedom of press, peacefully assemble/protest, freedom of religion
Who was the first black President?
Obama
First President of America
George Washinton
What type of government does America have?
Constitutional Republic (Democratic Republic)
What is the 5th Amendment? ("I plead the fifth.")
Right to remain silent
What does a mean when the President vetos a bill or law?
He doesn't like the bill/law for whatever reason. Veto means NO!
Who was the youngest President and how old was he?
Theodore Roosevelt at 42
How long is a U.S. Senates term?
Six years.
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Abraham Lincoln had a dream about his death? TRUE or FALSE
True
He told his bodyguard he dreamt of himself in a coffin.
How old do you have to be in order to be President?
Must be 35 or older.
What is the Electoral College?
The main voting system used to decide who won the Presidential Election.
How many Amendments do we currently have?
27
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
What President's birthday is on President's Day?
George Washington
What was the first framework for the U.S.? (After this, the Constitution we have today was created)
Articles of Confederation.
How many votes do you need to make an amendment?
2/3rds of the Senate and House has to agree.
How many failed Amendments are there?
1,200 failed Amendments