laws
What is the supreme law of the land?
the constitution
There were 13 original states. Name three.
▪ New Hampshire
▪ Massachusetts
▪ Rhode Island
▪ Connecticut
▪ New York
▪ New Jersey
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Delaware
▪ Maryland
▪ Virginia
▪ North Carolina
▪ South Carolina
▪ Georgia
Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
New York City
Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. ▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) ▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
What is the “rule of law”?
▪ Everyone must follow the law.
▪ Leaders must obey the law.
▪ Government must obey the law.
▪ No one is above the law.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana purchase, 530,000 acres of land.
What is freedom of religion?
▪ You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
▪ checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Who makes federal laws?
▪ Congress
▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)
▪ (U.S. or national) legislature
Name one AMerican Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee
Navajo
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
▪ because there were 13 original colonies
▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
▪ the President
Name one right only for United States citizens.
▪ vote in a federal election ▪ run for federal office
Who signs bills to become laws?
▪ the President
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
▪ Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
▪ because there is one star for each state
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
▪ July 4, 1776
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
▪ Pacific (Ocean)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
▪ one hundred (100)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
▪ four hundred thirty-five (435)
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed) ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States