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What were the original 13 states?
New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia
What are the nation holidays of the U.S.?
New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
When did women get the right to vote?
1920 with the 19th amendment
How many senators does each state have?
2
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
How long is a President's term?
4 years
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
5
How long is a Senator's term?
6 years
How many seats are in the Supreme Court?
9
What is Independence Day?
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence from Britain July 4th
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor those who were previously in the military, or are currently in the military
Who lived in a American before the colonists arrived?
Native Americans
How can people become U.S. citizens?
Naturalize Be born in the United States
Why can the president only serve two terms?
To keep the president from becoming too powerful due to the 22nd amendment
Who appoints federal judges?
The President of the U.S.
Who is the commander in chief to the U.S. military?
The President of the U.S.
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President of the U.S.
Who vetoes bills?
The President of the U.S.
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Why does the United States flag have 50 stars?
To represent each of the 50 states
What does the United States flag have 13 stripes?
To represent the original 13 colonies
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
To stop the spread of communism
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of communism
Who is the governor of Pennsylvania?
Tom Wolf
Which part of the federal government writes laws?
U.S. Congress
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the U.S.?
U.S. citizens
Why did the colonist come to America?
Freedom Political liberty Religious freedom Economic opportunity Escape persecution
What are rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition the government The right to bear arms
What is George Washington famous for?
"Father of Our Country" First president of the United States General of the Continental Army President of the Constitutional Convention
What is James Madison famous for?
"Father of the Constitution" Fourth president of the United States President during the War of 1812 One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
What does "E Pluribus Unum" mean?
"Out of many, one" The nation's first motto
What are the parts of the executive branch?
1. President 2. President's cabinet 3. Federal departments and agencies
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the president
What group of people were taken and sold as slaves?
Africans
How are changes made to the Constitution?
Amendments
What are Cabinet-level positions?
Attorney General Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Defense Secretary of Education Secretary of Energy Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Labor Secretary of State Secretary of Transportation Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Veteran Affairs Vice President
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Basic rights of Americans
List events from the American Revolution
Battle of Bunker Hill Declaration of Independence Washington crossing the Delaware Battle of Trenton Battle of Saratoga Valley Forge Battle of Yorktown (British surrender)
What were important events of the Civil War?
Battle of Fort Sumter Emancipation Proclamation Battle of Vicksburg Battle of Gettysburg Sherman's March Surrender at Appomattox Battle of Antietam Lincoln's Assassination
Name a few American Indian tribes in the United States.
Blackfeet Cherokee Chippewa Creek Crow Hopi Mohawk Navajo Shawnee
Who are Pennsylvania's Senators?
Bob Casey Jr. (D) Pat Toomey (R)
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor To support Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia) To oppose Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalism Free market
Who is the U.S. representative for West Chester, PA.
Chrissy Houlahan
What are the four amendments that determine who can vote?
Citizens 18 and older can vote You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote Any citizen (male and female) can vote A male citizen of any race can vote
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Citizens from their congressional district
Who elects U.S. senators?
Citizens from their state
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Citizens of the state
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Citizens of their congressional district
What were the concerns of the United States during the Cold War?
Communism Nuclear War
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation Federalist Papers Anti-Federalist Papers Virginia Declaration of Rights Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Mayflower Compact Iroquois Great Law of Peace
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation Due to Great Compromise
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution
Equality Liberty Social contract Natural rights Limited government Self-government
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 branch of government is the president in charge of?
Executive Branch
What is the form of government of the United States?
Federal Republic
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
What is Alexander Hamilton famous for?
First Secretary of the Treasury One of the writers of the Federalist Papers Helped establish the First Bank of the United States Aide to General George Washington Member of the Continental Congress
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
For life Until retirement
What does the Constitution do?
Forms the government Defines powers of government Defines the parts of government Protects the rights of the people
What is Martin Luther King Jr. famous for?
Fought for civil rights Worked for equality for all Americans Worked to ensure that people were not judged by their race, but by their character
What did the civil rights movement do?
Fought to end racial discrimination
What is Benjamin Franklin famous for?
Founder of the first free public libraries First Postmaster General of the United States Helped write the Declaration of Independence Inventor U.S. diplomat
Who was president during the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is Abraham Lincoln famous for?
Freed slaves through the Emancipation Proclamation Saved/preserved the Union Led the United States in the Civil War 16th President of the United States Delivered the Gettysburg Address
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What is Dwight D. Eisenhower famous for?
General during World War II President during the end of the Korean War 34th President of the United States Signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (Interstate System)
Why did the United States join World War I?
Germany attacked U.S. civilian ships To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia) To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
What promises do new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance?
Give up loyalty to other countries Defend the U.S. Constitution Obey the laws of the United States Serve the military/nation (if needed) Be loyal to the United States
What were U.S. military conflicts after the 9/11 attacks?
Global War on Terror War in Afghanistan War in Iraq
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg
Why did the Americans declare independence from Britain?
High taxes Taxation without representation British soldiers staying in the homes of colonists No self-government Boston massacre Boston Tea Party Stamp Act Sugar Act Townshend Acts Intolerable Acts
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president by creating a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control It says all people are created equal It defines inherent rights It defines individual freedoms
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
It states that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Who is the current President?
Joseph R. Biden Jr.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Who is the current Vice President?
Kamala Harris
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative (Congress) Executive (President) Judicial (Courts)
What are some examples of America innovations?
Light bulb Automobile Skyscraper Airplane Assembly Line Landing on the moon Integrated circuit
What was the Great Depression?
Longest economic recession in modern history
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
What powers are reserved for the federal government?
Print paper money Mint coins Declare war Create an army Make treaties Set foreign policy
Wha powers are reserved for state government?
Provide schooling and education Provide protection (police) Provide safety (fire department) Give a driver's license Approve zoning and land use
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law All people pay to fund the federal government Required by the Constitution in the 16th amendment Civic duty
Why should men age 18-25 register for the Selective Service?
Required by law Civic duty Makes the draft fair
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws Explains laws Resolves disputes about the law Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does "We the People" mean in the Constitution?
Self-government Popular Sovereignty Consent of the governed People should govern themselves
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Why are there three branches of government?
So one branch does not become too powerful; through checks and balances
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
Soviet Union (USSR)
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What are the parts of the judicial branch?
Supreme courts Federal courts
Who were leaders of the women's rights movements in the 1800s?
Susan B. Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton Sojourner Truth Harriet Tubman Lucretia Mott Lucy Stone
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists crashed planes into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
The 14th Amendment
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
The American Revolutionary War
What U.S. war ended slavery?
The Civil War
What was the war in the United States between North and South?
The Civil War
What document was written in 1787?
The Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States The flag
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
The number of representatives is based on the state's population
What started the Great Depression?
The stock market crash of 1929
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the Constitution They supported the passing of the Constitution
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why do Supreme Court justices serve for life?
To be independent of politics To limit outside political influence
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S senators?
To follow public opinion more closely
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.
What are the powers of the president?
Vetoes bills Enforces laws Commander in Chief of the military Chief Diplomat
Who becomes president if the current president can no longer serve?
Vice President
How can Americans serve the country?
Vote Pay taxes Obey the law Serve in the military Run for office Work for local, state, or federal government
What are examples of civics participation in the United States?
Vote Run for office Join a political party Help with a campaign Join a civic group Join a community group Give an elected official your opinion on an issue Contact elected officials Support or oppose an issue or policy Write to a newspaper
What wars were fought by the United States in the 1800s?
War of 1812 Mexican-American War Civil War Spanish-American War
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C
When did all men get the right to vote?
With the 15th Amendment (after the Civil War, during Reconstruction)
What wars did the United States fight in the 1900s?
World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Persian Gulf War
What are the powers of Congress?
Write laws Declare war Make the federal budget
What is Thomas Jefferson famous for?
Writer of the Declaration of Independence Third president of the United States Doubled the size of the United States through the Louisiana Purchase First Secretary of State Founded the University of Virginia Writer of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
