citizenship examWhat is the form of government of the United States? *
what ammendment gives citizenship to those born in the US
14th
When did all men get the right to vote?
1870
When did all women get the vote?
1920
what did the great depression start
1929
why can presidents only serve 2 terms?
22nd ammendment
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have
27
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
how many justices need to be there to decide
5
how many seats are in the supreme court?
9
What is Independence Day?
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence from Britain
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
what is memorial day
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee
Name US representative
Chris Pappas
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
Communism
What is the supreme law of the land?
Constitution
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration Of Independence
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
The Civil War had many important events.
Emancipation Proclamation
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law
Why did the U.S. enter World War I?
Germany was attacking American ships
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Hebert Hoover
One thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for
Helped write the Declaration of Independence
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control
one writer of the federalist papers is
James Madison
Who is the Cheif Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name the three branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
name a us senator
Maggie Hassen
5 original states
NH, mass, new york, new jersey, and virginia
Speaker of the house is...
Nancy Pelosi
one thing Alexander Hamilton is famous for
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
one thing james madison is famous for
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
What is the form of government of the United States?
Representative Democracy
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
Stop the spread of communism
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
Stop the spread of communism
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
Susan B. Anthony
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
The people of the United States
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
why do supreme court justices serve for life?
To be independent of politics
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
What founding document was written in 1787?
U.S. Constitution
one war fought in the 1900s
WW1
one war fought by the US in the 1800s
War of 1812
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
We all become one
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
10th ammendent
any power not stated for the federal government is given to the states
How can people become US citizens?
be born in the US
why is the electoral college important?
decides who is elected president
why does each state have 2 senators
equal representation
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does
forms the government
What did the civil rights movement do?
fought to end racial discrimination
What is the economic system of the United States?
free market
what is dwight eisenhower famous for?
general during world war 2
one power only for the states
giving licenses
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
independence from Britain and making their own governement
one way citizens can serve their country
join the military
Name one example of an American innovation
light bulb
one reason its important for men to register in the SS
makes a fair draft if needed
2 promises new us citizens give
obey laws, defend the constitution
what war was fought for independence from britan
revolutionary war
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
rights of citizens
2 cabinent level postions are?
secretary of defense and attorney general
There are three branches of government. Why?
seperation of powers
main rival during the cold war
soviet Union
what was the great depression?
stock market crash
Why were the Federalist Papers written?
support the passing of the Constitution
why does the house have shorter terms?
to more closely follow public opinion
One power of the federal government
to print money
2 examples of civic participation
voting and running for office
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
war in Afghanistan
name one power of congress
write laws
one thing thomas jefferson is famous for
writer of declaration of independence
Name three national U.S. holidays.
• New Year's Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day