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What economic system does the United States have?

Capitalist or Market

Who did the U.S. fight in WWII?

Japan, Germany, and Italy

Who was President during WWII?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is ONE RESPONSIBILITY that is only for U.S. citizens?

serve on a jury, vote in a federal election

Name ONE state that borders Canada.

Maine, NH, Vermont, NY, PA, Ohio, MI, Minnesota, ND, Montana, ID, WA, AK

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general in what war?

WWII

How long is a Senator's term?

6 years

What are TWO Cabinet level positions? (Secretary of ...)

Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health & Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, State, Transportation

What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

When was the Constitution written?

1787

What are the two longest rivers in the U.S.?

Mississippi and Missouri

What is ONE power of the state government?

provide education, provide protection, provide safety, driver's license, approve zoning

How many amendments are in the Constitution?

27

What is ONE RIGHT only for U.S. citizens?

vote in federal election, run for federal office

What is ONE right under the First Amendment?

Speech, Assembly, Press, Petition, Religion

What is an amendment?

A change or addition to the Constitution

Name TWO National U.S. holidays.

NY, MLK, Jr. Day, Presidents', Independence, Memorial, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Xmas

Which territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?

Louisiana

What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

U.S. diplomat, oldest member, first Postmaster General, started free libraries, wrote the "Almanac"

Name THREE (3) of the original colonies.

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA

What are the first ten amendments called?

Bill of Rights

What month do we vote for the President?

November

How long is a President's term?

4 years

What is the "supreme law of the land?"

Constitution

What are TWO rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Name ONE writer of the Federalist Papers.

James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton

Who was President during WWI?

Woodrow Wilson

What is ONE PROMISE you make when you become a U.S. citizen?

give up loyalty to other countries, defend Constitution, follow laws, serve if needed

What is ONE power of the federal government?

print money, declare war, create an army, make treaties

How long is a Representative's term?

2 years

Name ONE war fought by the U.S. in the 1800's.

War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War

Name ONE war fought by the U.S. in the 1900's.

WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf (Persian War)

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

"We the People"

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

John G. Roberts

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100 (2 per state)

If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?

Speaker of the House

Name ONE U.S. territory.

Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam

Describe ONE of the four amendments to the Constitution that have to do with VOTING.

18 or older can vote, no poll tax, men & women can vote, any race can vote

How many U.S. Representatives are there?

425 (based on population)

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

President

What is the name of our National Anthem?

Star-Spangled Banner