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