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