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US Citizenship 128

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What is the form of government of the United States? Constitution-Based Federal Republic
What is the supreme law of the land? U.S. Constitution
Name ONE thing the U.S. Constitution does. Forms the government
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean? Self-government
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? Amendments
What does the Bill of Rights protect? (The basic) rights of Americans
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? Twenty-seven (27)
Why is the Declaration of Independence important? It says America is free from British control
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? Declaration of Independence
Name TWO important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Liberty and equality
What is the economic system of the United States? Free market economy, Mixed market economy
What is the rule of law? Everyone must follow the law, even government leaders
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name ONE Declaration of Independence
There are three branches of government. Why? Checks and balances
Name the THREE branches of government Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The president of the United States is in charge of which branch of government? Executive branch
What part of the federal government writes laws? (U.S.) Congress
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. congress Senate and House (of Representatives)
Name ONE power of the U.S. Congress Writes laws
How many U.S. senators are there? 100
How long is a term for a U.S. senator? 6 years
Who is ONE of your state's U.S. senators now? Maggie Hassan
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? 435
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators? To more closely follow public opinion
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives 2 years
How many senators does EACH state have Two (2)
Why does each states have two senators? Equal representations (for small states)
Name YOUR U.S. representative. Annie Kuster
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? Nancy Pelosi
Who does a U.S. senators represent? Citizens of THEIR state
Who elects U.S. senators? Citizens from THEIR state.
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represents? Citizens in their district
Who elects members of the House of Representatives? Citizens from their (congressional) district
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why? (Because) they have more people
The President of the United States is elected for how many years? 4 years
The President of the United States can serves only two terms. Why? (Because of) the 22nd amendment To limit power of the Executive branch
What is the name of the President of the United States now? Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? Kamala Harris
If the president can no longer serve who becomes president? the Vice President
Name ONE power of the president. Vetoes bills, commands the military, signs treaties, issues executive orders
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? The President (of the United States)
Who signs bills to become laws? The President (of the United States)
Who vetoes bills? The President (of the United States)
Who appoints federal judges? The President (of the United States)
The executive branch has many parts. Name ONE President (of the United States), Cabinet
What does the President's Cabinet do? Advises the President (of the United States) Administers parts of the federal government
What are TWO Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of Education and Secretary of State (Attorney General and Vice President are also cabinet positions but don't start with "Secretary of...")
Why is the Electoral College important? It decides who is elected president
What is ONE part of the judicial branch? Supreme Court
What does the judicial branch do? Reviews laws Tests laws to determine if they are constitutional Settles disagreements between states
What is the highest court in the United States? Supreme Court
How many seats are on the Supreme Court? 9
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case? 5
How long do Supreme Court justices serve? for life
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why? To be independent from political pressure
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? John Roberts
Name ONE power that is only for the federal government Print paper money
Name ONE power that is only for the states Gives a driver's license Maintains public safety Provides public education
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
Who is the governor of your state now? Chris Sununu
What is the capital of your state? Concord, NH
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them. Citizens 18 and older (can vote) Women can vote (all citizens can vote) A man of any race or religion can vote Citizens cannot be asked to pay a tax to vote
Who can vote in federal elections citizens over 18 years old
What are THREE rights of everyone living in the United States? Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to remain silent
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? The country, the flag
Name TWO promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance Defend the (U.S.) Constitution and obey the laws of the United States
How can people become United States citizens? Derive citizenship
What are TWO examples of civic participation in the United States? Vote and join a political party
What is ONE way Americans can serve their country? Vote
Why is it important to pay federal taxes? required by law
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name ONE reason why. required by law
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name ONE Freedom
Who lives in America before the Europeans arrived? Native Americans
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves? Africans
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain? The (American) Revolutionary War
Name ONE reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain. High taxes
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4
The American Revolution had many important events. Name ONE. Declaration of Independence
There were 13 original states. Name FIVE. New Hampshire
What founding document was written in 1787? (U.S.) Constitution
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name ONE of the writers. Alexander Hamilton
Why were the Federalist Paper important? They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name ONE. U.S. diplomat
George Washington is famous for many things. Name ONE. First President of the US
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name ONE Writer of the Declaration of Independence
James Madison is famous for many things. Name ONE. "Father of the Constitution"
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name ONE Aide to George Washington
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? Louisiana
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800s. Civil War
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. The Civil War
The Civil War had many important events. Name ONE. (Battle of) Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name ONE. Freed the slaves
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Freed the slaves
What U.S. war ended slavery? The Civil War
What amendment gives citizenship to all people BORN in the United States? 14th Amendment
When did all MEN get the right to vote? After the Civil War
Name ONE leader of the women's right rights movement in the 1800s. Harriet Tubman
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1900s. World War I, World War II, Vietnam War
Why did the United States enter World War I? Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
When did all WOMEN get the right to vote? After the World War I
What was the Great Depression? Longest economic recession in modern history
When did the Great Depression start? The Great Crash (1929)
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II? (Franklin) Roosevelt
Why did the United States enter World War II? Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name ONE. General during World War II
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War? Russia
During the Cold War what was ONE main concern of the United States?
Why did the United States enter the Korean War? To stop the spread of communism
What did the United States enter the Vietnam War? To stop the spread of communism
What did the civil rights movement do? Fought to end racial discrimination
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name ONE.
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War? To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in NYC.
Name ONE U.S. military conflict after the September 11 2001 attacks
Name ONE American Indian tribe in the United States. Hopi
Name one example of an American innovation. light bulb, skyscraper
What is the capital of the United States? Washington
Where is the Statue of Liberty? New York Harbor
Why does the flag have 13 stripes? (Because there were) 13 original colonies
Why does the flag have 50 stars? (Because there are) 50 states
What is the name of the national anthem? The Star-Spangled Banner
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean? From many, one
What is Independence Day? The country's birthday (July 4)
Name THREE national U.S. holidays (not Halloween or Easter)
What is Memorial Day? A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
What is Veterans Day? A holiday to honor people in the (U.S) military
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