How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments; The amendment process
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
because they have more people, because of population
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
obey US laws, give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution, serve in the military (if needed), serve the nation (work of national importance)
Name the three branches of government.
Congress, The President, The Courts, Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor; Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor; to support Allied Powers; To oppose the Axis Powers.
During the Cold War what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Name the US war between the north and the south.
The Civil War
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Executive Branch
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag, The United States
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
freed the slaves, saved the Union, led the United States during the Civil War. 16th president; delivered the Gettysburg Address.
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
African people
There are three branches of government. Why?
So one part does not become too powerful; Checks and balances; Separation of Powers.
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Any citizen can vote, citizens 18 and older can vote
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What is the capital of your state?
Harrisburg
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War 2?
Franklin Roosevelt
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The basic rights of Americans; The basic rights of people living in the United States.
What do we show loyalty when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the flag, the United Staes
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The Senate and the House (of Representatives)
What are 2 examples of civic participation in the United States?
vote, join a political party, run for office, write to a newspaper, call your Senator or representative, join a community group
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians (Native Americans)
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
The Civil War
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Freedom
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
How can people become United States citizens?
Be born in the U.S. under the conditions set by the 14th amendment; Naturalize; Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress).
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
JD Vance
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
Father of Our Country; First president of the United States; General of the Continental Army; President of the Constitutional Convention
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What is the name of the National anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
What is the economic system in the United States?
Free market Economy, Capitalism
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution