What is the supreme law of the land?
What is the capital of the US
Washington DC
what did the declaration of independence do
declared our independence from great Britain
we elect a president for how many years
four
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves saved the Union led the US during the Civil War
what are two cabinet level positions
secretary of state, secretary of education, secretary of homeland security, secretary of energy and the Vice President
What are two rights of everyone living in the U S
freedom of expression freedom of speech freedom of assembly freedom to petition the government freedom of worship the right to bear arms
Why does the flag have 13 stripes
13 original colonies
When was the Constitution written
1787
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President
18
Why does the flag have 50 stars
50 states
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves
Africans
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived
American Indians Native Americans
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax return
April 15
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US
Atlantic Ocean
what is the name of the president of the united states now
Barack Obama
Name one American Indian tribe in the US
Cherokee, Sioux, Navajo, Mohegan, Apache
Name two national US holiday
Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day
what is the political party of the present now
Democratic
what are the two major political parties in the united states
Democratic and Republican
Who was President during WWII
Franklin D Roosevelt FDR
what is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now
John Boehner
who is the chief justice of the united states now
John Roberts
When do we celebrate Independence day
July 4
What territory did the US buy France in 1803
Louisiana Territory
Name one state that borders Canada
ME NH VT NY PA OH AL
who is the governor of your states now
Maggie Hassan
Name one state that borders Mexico
New Mexico Arizona California Texas
Where is the Statue of Liberty
New York Harbor
Name one US Territory
Puerto Rico US Virginian Island
what do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution
The Bill of Rights
What is the Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution
What is the name of the National anthem
The Star Spangled Banner
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance
The United States the flag
What is one hting Benjamin Franklin is famous for
US diplomat oldest member of the Constitutional Convention first Postmaster General of the US writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac" started the first free libraries
Name one war fought by the US in the 1900's
WWI WWII Korean War Vietnam War Persian (Gulf) War
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. In which war
WWII
Name one war fought by the US in the 1800's
War of 1812 Mexican-American War Civil War Spanish-American War
What is an a amendment
a change or addition to the constitution
what does the president's cabinet do
advises the president
Why did the colonists fight the British
because of high taxes because the British army stayed in their houses because they didn't have self-government
why do some states have more representatives than other states
because of the state's population
exectutive branch
branch of government that enforces the laws, makes treaties and declares war
what stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
checks and balances separation of powers
there are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. describe one of them
citizens eighteen and older don't have to pay to vote any citizen can vote a male citizen of any race
who makes the federal laws
congress house and senate US legislature
what is "The Rule of law"
everyone must follow the law leaders must obey the law government must obey the law no one is above the law
what does the judicial branch do
explains laws reviews laws resolves disputes(disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What did Susan B Anthony do
fought for civil rights fought for women's rights
What did Martin Luther King do
fought for civil rights worked for equality for all Americans
What are the 3 branches of government
legislative, judicial and executive
what are two rights in the declaration of independence
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
what is the economic system in the united states
market economy capitalist economy
how many justices are on the supreme court
nine
in what month do we vote for president
november
how many u.s senators are there
one hundred
name one branch or part of the government
president or executive congress or legislative courts or judicial
under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states
provide schooling and education provide protection (police) provide safety (fire departments) give a driver's license approve zoning and land use
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
slavery economic reasons states rights
what is one right or freedom from the first amendment
speech, religion, assembly, press and petition the government
What movement tried to end racial discrimination
the Civil Rights movement
who is in charge of the executive branch
the president
who is the commander in chief of the military
the president
who signs bill to become laws
the president
who vetoes bills
the president
what are the two parts of the u.s congress
the senate and house
if both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president
the speaker of the house
if the president can no longer serve, who becomes president
the vice president
how many amendments does the constitution have
twenty seven
we elect a u.s representative for how many years
two
During the Cold War, What was the main concern of the US
Communism
what is the capital of your state
Concord
legislative branch
Congress or Branch of government that makes the laws
The were 13 original colonies Name 3
NH,NY, MA,RI,NJ, NC,
What Ocean is on the west Coast of the US
Pacific Ocean
name your u.s representative
Carol Shea Porter Ann Kuster
Name the US war between the North and the South
Civil War the War between the states
Who is the "Farther of Our Country"
George Washington
Who was the first President
George Washington
Who did the US fight in WWII
Germany France Italy
the Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay Publius
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted
July 4, 1776
Name one of the two longest rivers in the US
Missouri Mississippi
What major event happened on September 11, 2001
Terrorists attacked the US
What happened at the Constitutional Convention
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words
We the people
Who was President during WWI
Woodrow Wilson
When must all men register for Selective Service
age 18 between age 18 and 26
who does a U S senator represent
all people of his state
what is the highest court in the united states
the Supreme Court
judicial branch
the court system, the branch of government that interprets the law and decides if laws are carried out fairly.
under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. what is one power of the federal government
to declare war print money create an army make treaties
What is one promise you make when you become a U S citizen
to give up loyalties to other countries defend the Constitution and the laws of the US obey the laws of the US serve in the US military (if needed) serve the nation (if needed) be loyal to the US
What are two way Americans participate in their democracy
vote join political parties help with a campaign join a civic group run for office write the news paper
name one right only for united states citizens
vote in a federal election run for federal office
what is freedom of religion
you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
the house of representatives has how many voting members
four hundred thirty five
What is one reason the colonists came to American
freedom political liberty religious freedom economic opportunity practice their religion escape persecution
what is one responsibility that is only for united states citizen
serve on a jury vote in a federal election
What does the Constitution do
sets up the government, defines the government and protects the basic rights of Americans
we elect a u.s senator for how many years
six
who is one of your state's u.s senators now
Jeanne Shaheen Kelly Ayotte
what is the same of the vice president of the united states now
Joe Biden