What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat ▪ oldest member of the Constitutional Convention ▪ first Postmaster General of the United States ▪ started the first free libraries
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote ▪ Any citizen can vote (Women and men) ▪ A male citizen of any race can vote
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I ▪ World War II ▪ Korean War ▪ Vietnam War ▪ (Persian) Gulf War
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians ▪ Native Americans
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
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