Part 3 Flashcards
According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of these requirements.
Must be a natural born citizen of the United States; must be at least 35 years old by the time he/she will serve; must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.
Why are there 100 Senators in the Senate?
Two from each state
Who selects the Supreme Court justice?
Appointed by the President
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Nine
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
For religious freedom
What is the head executive of a state government called?
Governer
What is the head executive of a city government called?
Mayor
What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the American colonists?
Thanksgiving
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
That all men are created equal
What is the national anthem of the United States?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
Where does freedom of speech come from?
The Bill of Rights
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
Eighteen (18)
Who signs bills into laws ?
The President
What is the court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Who was the President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What did the Emancipation Declaration do?
Freed many slaves
What special group advises the President?
The Cabinet
Which President is called the “Father of our country”?
George Washington
What are the Colors on a Map?
Blue, Red, Green, Black, Brown
Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
The American-Indians (Native Americans)
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What are the 13 original states of the U.S called?
Colonies
