What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the people
100
What is the purpose of the Pledge of Allegiance?
Making a promise to your country.
200
Who works in the Capitol?
Congress
200
Who works at the Supreme Court?
9 judges
200
Who works in the Executive Branch?
The president, vice president, and the cabinet.
200
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
200
What do you look at when you say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The American flag.
300
The Congress is divided into what 2 groups?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
300
What do the judges do?
They interpret laws.
300
Can you name 5 departments under the cabinet?
Examples: Treasury, Education, Commerce, etc.
300
What is "Checks and Balance?"
Dividing the power into three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
300
Where do you place your hands while you say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Place your right hand over your heart.
400
What is the job of the Congress?
To write laws.
400
How long is a Supreme Court judge's term?
For life.
400
Can you name the Secretary of State?
John Kerry
400
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
400
When was the Pledge of Allegiance adopted by Congress as the pledge?
1942
500
Name a North Carolina senator?
Richard Burr
Kay Hagan
500
Name the Chief Supreme Court judge.
John Roberts
500
What is the current First Lady's name?
Michelle Obama
500
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
500
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."