government and civic Flashcards
Which president is pictured on the $100 bill
Benjamin Franklin
What are the three branches of government
Legislative executive judicial
When was the declaration of independence signed
July 4, 1776
What year was the U.S. constitution adopted
1787
Who was the first president
George Washington
Who is head of the executive branch at the local level
Mayor
How many constitutional amendments are there
27
Who is the head of the executive branch at the national level
The president
The three levels of government are
Local, state, national
Who signed the declaration of independence large enough for the king to see without his glasses
John Hancock
Armed conflict between nations, states or factions is called
War
Which branch of government is responsible for making our countries laws
Legislative
What two bodies make up the legislative branch
Congress and the house of representatives
How many justices or judges are on the U.S. supreme court
9
Government services are paid for with what
Taxes