What is the supreme law of the land? test
why did the colonists fight the british
high taxes no self goverment quarting
what are two ways that americans can participate in their democracy
vote join a political party
hows old to citezens have to be to vote for a president?
18
then the
1800s
why does the flag have 50 stars
50 states
what was one important thing that abraham lincoln did
freed the slaves
whats next
geography
what is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now
nancy pelosi
where is the statue of liberty
new york
there were 13 original states. name three
new york, rhode island, connecticut, georgia
how many justices are on the supreme court
nine
what is the rule of law
no one is above the law everyone must obey the law leaders must obey the law
in what month do we vote for president
november
name one problem that led to the civil war
slavery
if the president can no longer serve, who becomes president
the vice president
who wrote the declaration of independence
thomas Jefferson
under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. what is one power of the federal government
to declare war, print money, make treaties
how many amendments does the constitution have
twenty seven
we elect a u.s representative for how many years
two
what is one thing benjamins Franklin is famous for
u.s deplomat
name one right only for united states citizens
vote in a federal election
name one war fought by the united states in the 1800s
war of 1812 , civil war
what is the capital of the united states
washington d.c
who was the president during world war 1
woodrow wilson
name one war fought by the united states in the 1900s
world war 1
before he was president, eisenhower was a general. what war was he in
world war 11
what is freedom of religion
you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words
We the people
who is the governor of your states now
Andrew cuomo ( gregg abbot)
What is the Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution
what happened at the constititutional convention
the founding fathers wrote the constitution
why does the flag have 13 stripes
13 original colonies
what is the name of the president of the united states now
Donald Trump
who is the chief justice of the united states now
John Roberts
name one u.s territory
PUERTO RICO
What is an a amendment
a change to the constitution
what does the president's cabinet do
advises the president
what group of people was taken to america and sold as slaves
africans people from afrika
who does a u.s senator represent
all people of the state
who lived in america before the europeans arrived?
american indians native americans
when is the last day you can send you federal income tax forms
april 15
when must all men register for the selective service?
at age 18-26
what ocean is on the east coast of the united states
atlantic ocean
what is the capital of your state
austin
why do some states have more representatives than other states
because of the state's population, more people
Name on state that borders mexico
california, texas
what stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
checks and balances
name one american indian tribe in the united states
cherokee, navajo
there are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. describe one of them
citizens eighteen and older can vote
what movement tried to end racial discrimination
civil rights
during the cold war, what was the main concern of the united states
communism
who makes the federal laws
congress
what did the declaration of independence do
declared out independence from great Britain
what is the political party of the present now
democratic
what are the two major political parties in the united states
democratic and republican
what does the judicial branch do
explains laws, decides if laws are unconstitutional
what did martin luther king jr do
fought for civil rights
what did susan b anthony do
fought for womans rights
we elect a president for how many years
four
the house of representatives has how many voting members
four hundred thirty five
who was the president during the great depression and world war 11
franklin roosevelt
what did the emanicipation proclamation do
freed the slaves
the federalist papers supported the passage of the u.s constitution. name one of the writers
james madison
who did the united states fight agaisnt during world war 2
japan, germany , and italy
what is the same of the vice president of the united states now
joe biden
when do we celecbrate independence day
july 4
what are two rights in the declaration of independence
life and liberty pursuit of happiness
what is the economic system in the united states
market economy
name two national u.s holidays
memoral day, thanskgiving, christmas
how many u.s senators are there
one hundred
what ocean is on the west coast of the united states
pacific ocean
name one branch or part of the government
president executive
under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states
provide schooling and education
whats next ?
recent american history
what are two cabinet level positions
secretary of state, secretary of education
What does the Constitution do
sets up the government defines the goverment protects basic rights of americans
we elect a u.s senator for how many years
six
what is one right or freedom from the first amendment
speech relegion press
name of the national anthem
star spanner banner
what major event happend on semper 11, 2001, in the united states
terrorists atttacked the united states
what do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution
the bill of rights
name the u.s war between the north and the south
the civil war
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
name your u.s representative
tim klieinschmit
who is one of your state's u.s senators now
Ted cruz
what is the highest court in the united states
the supreme court
what do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of alligieance
the united states . the flag
what are two rights of people living in the united states
freeedom of expression , freedom of speech
what is one promise you make when you become a united states citezen ?
give up loyalty to other countries , defend the constitution be loyal to the united states
what is one responsibility that is only for united states citizen
serve on a jury
when was the constitution written
1787
what is one reasons colonist came to america
Freedom and political liberty
who was the first president
George Washington