American Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one reason colonists came to America.
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**Explanation: The English settlers came to America for different reasons, and they came from various backgrounds and religions
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Who is considered the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
Explanation: George Washington was the commander of the army during the American Revolution, he presided over the Constitutional Convention, and he was the first president of the United States.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
**Explanation: On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The U.S. now celebrates Independence Day every July 4th.
What does the Constitution do?
Which group of people was taken to the u.s. and sold as slaves?
**Explanation: It is believed the first African slaves arrived by boat in Virginia in 1619, although some accounts say slaves arrived sooner from Africa.
Name one U.S. territory
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Name one reason colonists came to America.
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Name two major political parties in the United States?*
Correct answer: Democratic and Republican
Explanation: Two major political parties dominate American politics. The Democratic party traditionally represents a more liberal ideology while the Republican party represents a more conservative ideology.
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
**The first three words encompass all American citizens and serve to emphasize that the U.S. government is ruled by the people.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Explanation: Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, which was the formal statement declaring the U.S. its own country independent from Britain.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
What date is the last day you can submit federal income tax forms?*
The date is typically on or around April 15
**Explanation: Learn more about the basics of filing taxes as an immigrant.
What does the judicial branch do?
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What is an amendment?
**Explanation: The U.S. Constitution is a living document, meaning it can be added to or altered. The Constitution has been amended 27 times.
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers
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**Explanation: The Federalist Papers consisted of 85 essays arguing for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
hat is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Explanation: During the War of 1812, an amateur poet named Francis Scott Key was inspired to write what became the Star-Spangled Banner after witnessing an American Flag flying over Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
Name two ways that u.s. citizens can participate in their democracy
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Describe one of the four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
**Explanation: The first 10 amendments to the Constitution were adopted on December 15, 1791. Known as the Bill of Rights, it details the rights of the people in relation to the U.S. government.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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**Explanation: President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which went into effect on January 1, 1863.
Name one state that borders Canada
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Name one promise you make when you become a U.s.citizen
Name one power of the states