How many branches are there in our government? HINT
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 6
What are the duties of the legislative branch? HINT
- to write the laws
- To execute the laws
- to interpret the laws
- to serve in the president's cabinet
What are the duties of the judicial branch? HINT
- to write the laws
- To execute the laws
- to interpret the laws
- to serve in the president's cabinet
What are the duties of the executive branch? HINT
- to write the laws
- To execute the laws
- to interpret the laws
- to serve in the president's cabinet
What do we call a change to the Constitution? HINT
- A Motion
- An Article
- A Ratification
- An Amendment
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? HINT
- The Bill of Rights
- The Preamble
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Articles of the Confederation
What are the first 10 Ammendments called? HINT
- The First Ten
- The Bill of Rights
- The Preamble
- The Introduction
What is the national anthem of the United States?" HINT
- America, The Beautiful
- America
- The Star Spangled Banner
- My Country Tis of Thee
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? HINT
- July 4, 1776
- July 4, 1787
- July 4, 1863
- July 4, 1967
What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence? HINT
- That all men must be good citizens
- That George Washington would be declared the first President
- That all men are created equal
- That all men can become citizens
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? HINT
- Freed the Indians
- Freed the Slaves
- Ended the Civil War
- Ended World War II
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? HINT
- Natural born citizens
- Republicans and Democrats
- Registered Voters
- Everyone including citizens and non-citizens
What are 2 requirements in order to be elected president? HINT
- Age 30 and be a registered voter
- Age 35 and live in the United States for 14 years
- Age 35 and a be natural born citizen
- Age 45 and a be natural born citizen
Who becomes president of the United States if the President should die? HINT
- The President of the Senate
- The Vice President
- The leader of the House of Representatives
- A new election takes place
What is one benefit of being a citizen of the United States HINT
- Right to travel
- Right to vote
- Right to protest
- Right to work
Who was the first President of the United States? HINT
- Thomas Jefferson
- George Adams
- George Washington
- Abraham Lincoln
How often is the President of the United States elected? HINT
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years
- Every 4 years
- Every 6 years
Who selects the Supreme Court Justices? HINT
- The Congress
- The President
- The people
- The States
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.? HINT
- The Senators and the Representatives
- The President and the Congress
- The Republicans and the Democrats
- The Republicans and the Independents
Who signs bills into law? HINT
- The Supreme Court
- The President
- Congress
- The Senate