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Civics Missouri

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Who did the U.S. fight in World War 2? (three countries) Japan, Germany, Italy
What is the economic system in the United States? market economy or capitalist economy
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment? Freedom of religion
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4th, 1776
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? The Constitution was written
What is the rule of law? Everyone must follow the law
When was the Constitution written? 1787
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. Civil War
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? Terrorists attacked the United States
Who was President during World War I? (Woodrow) Wilson
In what month do we vote for President? November
Who is one of your state's Senators right now? Josh Hawley or Eric Schmitt
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? (Thomas) Jefferson
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? Native Americans
What is one power of the Federal government? to print money
What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution
What is the political party of the President now? Democratic
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Checks and Balances
What are two cabinet positions? Secretary of Education, Secretary of Defense
Name one branch of the government. Congress
Why does the flag have 50 stars? For the 50 states
How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27
A U.S. senator is elected for how many years? 6 years
What is an amendment? a change (to the Constitution)
Who is the Governor of your state now? Mike Parsons
Who is the commander in chief of the military? The President
What does the Judicial branch do? (supreme court) Reviews laws
If the President can no longer serve who becomes President? Vice President
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? April 15th
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Life and Liberty
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. Civil War
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court now? John G. Roberts Jr.
What ocean is on the West coast of the United States? Pacific Ocean
Who was President during World War 2, and the Great Depression? (Franklin) Roosevelt
What is freedom of religion? You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
When do we celebrate Independence Day? July 4th
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote)
What did Abraham Lincoln do? Freed the slaves
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? Africans
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? The Speaker of the House
What are the two major political parties in the United States? Democratic and Republican
What is the name of the national anthem? The Star-Spangled Banner
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the authors. (John) Jay
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? The United States
Why did the colonists fight the British? because of high taxes
How old do citizens have to be to vote for a President? eighteen (18) and older
Name the two parts of the U.S Congress? Senate and the House
Name one right only for United States citizens? Vote in a federal election
Who is in charge of the Executive branch? The President
What movement tried to end racial discrimination? The Civil Rights Movement
Name one of the U.S. territories Puerto Rico
Name one Indian tribe in the United States? Cherokee
Who signs bills to become laws? The President
Why does the flag have 13 stripes? For the original 13 colonies
What is the capital of the United States? Washington D.C.
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s. World War 1
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? By voting and joining a political group
There were 13 original states. Name three. New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire
During the Cold War, what was the main concern for the United States? Communism
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 9
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? Louisiana
Name two national holidays? Memorial Day and Independence Day
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States? Missouri River
What does the constitution do? Sets up our government
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? Vote
What did the Declaration of Independence do? declared our independence (from Great Britain)
What is the capital of your state? Jefferson City
Why do some states have more representatives than other states? (because of) the state's population
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? U.S Diplomat
Where is the Statue of Liberty? New York
Whom does a U.S Senator represent? All people of the state
What is the highest court in the United States? Supreme Court
How many U.S Senators are there? 100
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? We the people
What does the President's Cabinet do? Advises the President
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? The Bill of Rights
Who makes federal laws? Congress
Who was the first President? (George) Washington
A president is elected for how many years? 4
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Religion and Freedom of Speech
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? Fought for Civil Rights
Name ONE state that borders Canada. New York
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Freed the slaves
A U.S representative is elected for how many years? 2 years
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 435
What did Susan B. Anthony do? Fought for civil rights
Who vetoes bills? President
Name one problem that led to the Civil War. Slavery
Who is the "Father of our Country?" (George) Washington
Name ONE state that borders Mexico. California
What ocean is on the East coast of the United States? Atlantic Ocean
What is one reason colonists came to America? Freedom
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general in what war? World War 2
What is one power of the states? give a drivers license
When must all men register for the Selective Service? at age 18
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? obey the laws of the United States
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? (Kamala) Harris
Name your U.S. Representative. (Eric) Burlison
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? (Kevin) McCarthy
What is the name of the President of the United States now? (Joe) Biden
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