Why did the colonists fight the british?

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When was the Constitution written?

1787

39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

9 justices

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

Communism

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin Roosevelt

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Italy, Japan, and germany

When was the declaration of independence adopted?

July 4th, 1776

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

U.S. diplomat

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s

War of 1812

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

World war 2

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people of the state

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

fought for civil rights ▪ worked for equality for all Americans

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

freed slaves in the Confederate states

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?*

freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of religion freedom of speech

. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

john roberts

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution

What does the Constitution do?

sets up the government ▪ defines the government ▪ protects basic rights of Americans

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

the Louisiana Territory

Who signs bills to become laws?

the President

What is the highest court in the United States?

the Supreme Court

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

to print money ▪ to declare war

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

vote run for office

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*

vote in a federal election serve on a jury

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them

▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State

What does the President's Cabinet do?

▪ advises the President

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

▪ be loyal to the United States

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

▪ fought for women's rights ▪ fought for civil rights

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

▪ provide schooling and education

Who vetoes bills?

▪ the President

0. Name one right only for United States citizens

▪ vote in a federal election


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