Systems of Government
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House (of Representatives)
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
U.S. citizens
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
1. War of 1812
2. Mexican-American War
3. Civil War
4. Spanish-American War
When did all women get the right to vote?
1920
after WWI
With the passage of the 19th amendment
What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
Six (6) years
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Who was president during the Great Depression and WWII?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalism or Free market economy
How many voting members are in the US House of Representatives?
435
How can people become United States citizens?
2. Derive citizenship
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Battle of Ft. Sumter
Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Vicksburg
Gettysburg
Sherman's March
Surrender at Appomattox
Battle of Antietam/ Sharpsburg
Lincoln was assassinated
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
General during WWII
President at the end of the Korean War
34th President of the United States
Signed the Federal-Aid-Highway Act of 1956
The Declaration of Independence
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
1. Vote
2. Pay taxes
3. Obey the law
4. Serve in the military
5. Run for political office
6. Work for local, state, or federal government
What amendment says that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are U.S. citizens?
14th amendment
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
How many amendments does the U.S. Consitution have?
27
Name your US representative
Brittany Pettersen
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
1. Required by law
2. Civic Duty
3. Makes the draft fair, if needed
Name on leader of the women's rights movement of the 1800s.
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Sojourner Truth
Harriet Tubman
Lucretia Mott
Lucy Stone
Name one example of American innovation
Light bulb
Cars
Skyscrapers
Airplane
Assembly line
Landing on the moon
Integrated circuit
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalist papers
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Mayflower Compact
Iroquois Great Law of Peace