Systems of Government
Who makes federal laws?
What is your state's and your country's capital?
Frankfort, Kentucky and Washington D. C.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
▪ War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
Who is the president, vice President and our state's governer?
Donald J Trump, JD Vance, Andy Beshear
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 are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and the House (of Representatives)
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
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
▪ fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
Who are your state's US Senators?
Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18); between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
How many US Senators are there and how long do we elect them for?
100; 6 years
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
What happened at the Constitutional Convention, who was involved (specific names) and when did it happen?
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitutional Convention; 1787
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives right now?
Mike Johnson
Name one responsibility that is only for United States citizens AND Name one right only for United States citizens.
responsibility- Serve on a jury; vote in a federal election
right- Vote in a federal election; run for federal office
How many are there in the House of Representatives and how long do we elect them for?
435; 2 years
Who was president during World War 1 and who was president during World War 2?
WW1- Woodrow Wilson
WW2- FDR
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers
▪ (James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States right now?
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
Under our constitution some powers belong to the federal government and some belong to the state. What is one power of the federal government and one power of the state?
Federal government- To print money; to declare war; to create an army; to make treaties
State- Provide schooling and education; provide protection (police); provide safety (fire departments); give a driver’s license; approve zoning and land use
What is the name of the National Anthem?
the Star Spangled Banner
What is one reason colonists came to America AND why did the colonists fight the British?
Colonists came to America- ▪ freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
Colonists fought British- ▪ because of high taxes (taxation without representation) ▪ because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) ▪ because they didn’t have self-government
Name your US Representative.
James Comer
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