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History1
When do we vote for US President and how long does the President serve?
November. And 4 years
Name 1 branch of US Govt
Legislative/Congress
Executive/President
Judicial/Courts
What is the National Anthem?
Star-spangled Banner
Name 1 problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
States rights
Economic reasons
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the people
When was the Constitution written and what does it do?
1787 and
Sets up/defines government
Protects basic rights of americans
Name 3 powers of the US President
Commander and Chief of Military
In charge of the executive branch
Signs bills onto laws or vetoed them
Where is the Statute of Liberty?
New York/New York City
Liberty Island/On Hudson River
What was main concern during the Cold War?
Communism
What is the Supreme law of the land?
Constitution
Who wrote Declaration of Independence and when was it adopted?
Thomas Jefferson, on July 4, 1776
How many members are in the Senate and how many in the House of Representatives?
100 in Senate, 435 in House
Why does flag have 50 stars and 13 stripes.
50 states and 13 original colonies
Name 1 writer of the Federalist Papers.
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Publius
What is the highest court?
US Supreme Court
Name one reason the colonists fought the British.
Taxation without representation
Soldiers staying in colonist's homes
How many Amendments are there to the Constitution and what are the first 10 called.
27, and Bill of Rights
Name 1 US Territory
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
US Virgin Islands
Guam
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Louisianana Territory
What is 1 right from the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of:
speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
What war was President Eisenhower a general in?
WWII
Hiw many Justices are on the Supreme Court, and who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
9, and John Roberts
Name 1 of the 2 longest Rivers
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Name 1 US war fought in the 1800's
Civil War
Mexican-American War
War of 1812
What is 1 power of the federal govt?
Declare War
Make treaties
Print money