Journey to America
The first American reached North America by walking across the ___________ _____________
Bering Strait
What is the Constitution?
A written plan for governing our nation
How can the US constitution be changed?
How old does one have to be to vote?
18
What did the first people who came to North America eventually develop into by the 1400s
Native Americans
What are the three levels of government?
Local
State
Federal
Which of the following is the head of the executive branch of government?
The president
It is important for US citizens to vote because...
voting represents the will of the people
Why did Christopher Colombus come to America?
To find a short route by sea to Asia
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch of government makes the nation’s laws?
Legislative
What are the responsibilities of US children?
Be educated
Learn about the US government and how it works
Learn about the history of the US government
What are the three reasons European explorers came to America?
To spread christianity, find gold and riches, and claim land for their rulers
What are the two parts of Congress?
The senate and the House of Representatives
What services do taxes pay for?
Maintaining roads
Building parks
Building schools
What is one way immigrants have helped our country?
They contribute to our culture
One of the ways that the US gained land was that Britain gave up the Oregon Territory. What were the other two ways?
Spain purchased Florida AND the French purchased the Louisiana Territory
Who is in charge of electing a Mayor?
What is one way a person can become a citizen of the United States?
Being born in the United States.