Declaration of Independence
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th,1776
What is another name for the Federal Government?
National Government
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What does Amendment 1 grant us?
Rights to Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
Who was the first president of the US?
George Washington
How many colonies agreed on the D.O.I
13
Addressed in Article 1 of the constitution, this branch makes laws.
Legislative
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What does Amendment 2 grant us?
The right to bear arms
Who was the president during the civil war?
Abrahman Lincoln
Who were they declaring their independence from?
Great Britian
Addressed in Article 3 of the constitution, this branch reviews laws.
Judicial
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
Amendment 13 abolishes ______________
Slavery
Which color Air Force 1's make you a "menace to society"?
Black (Check the weather outside, it's a little bit drippy)
All men are created _____________?
Equal
Addressed in Article 2 of the constitution, this branch enforces laws?
Executive
We elect a President for how many years?
4
Amendment 19 grant __________ the right to vote.
Women
This MLB player became the 4th player to hit 700 homeruns.
Albert Pujols
Every person has the right to life, liberty, and ______________?
Pursuit of Happiness
How many members are in Congress?
535
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President
Amendment 22 limited the president to how many terms?
2
What is Coach DeWeese's favorite drink from Chick-Fil-A?
Sweet Tea