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Recite the allegiance to the flag
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic, for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible. With liberty and justice for all.
American Government
A- Principal Government
1- What is the form of government of the United States?
. Republic
. Constitution-based federal republic
. Representative democracy
2- What is supreme law of the land?
. US Constitution
3- Name one thing the US Constitution does.
. Forms the government
. Defines powers of government
. Protects the rights of the people
4- The US Constitution start with the words
“We the people” What does “we the people” mean?
. Popular sovereignty
. Self-government
5- How are chances made to the US Constitution?
. Amendment
. The amendment process
6- What does the Bill of Rights protect?
. Rights of Americans
. Rights of people living in the US state
7- How many amendment does the US Constitution have?
. Twenty seven (27)
8- Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
. It says all people are created equal
. It identifies inherent rights
9- What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
. Declaration of Independence
10- Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution
. Equality
. Liberty
. Natural Rights
. Social Contract
11- The words “Life, Liberty , and the pursuit of Happiness “are in what founding document?
. Declaration of Independence
12- What is the economic system of the US?
. Capitalism
. Free market economy
13- What is the rule of law?
. Everyone must follow the law
. No one is above the law
14- Many documents influenced the US Constitution. Name one
. Declaration of Independence
. Articles of Confederation
. Federalist papers
15- There are three branches of government. Why?
. Separation of powers
. Checks the balances
Part B
16- Name the three branches of government
. Legislative, executive, and judicial
. Congress, president, and the courts
17- The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
. Executive branch
18- What part of the federal government writes laws?
. (US )Congress
. Legislative branch
19- What are the two parts of the US Congress?
. Senate and House ( of Representatives)
20- Name one power of the US Congress?
. Writes laws
. Declares war
. Makes the federal budget
21- How many US senators are there?
. One hundred ( 100)
22- How long is a term for a US senator?
. Six (6) years
23- Who is one of your state’s US senators now?
John Fetterman (Democrat)
Bob Casey Jr. (Democrat)
24- How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
. For hundred thirty -five (435)
25- How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
. Two (2) years
26- Why do US representatives serve shorter terms than US senators?
. To more closely follow public opinion
27- How many senators does each state have?
. Two (2) senators
28- Why does each state have two senators?
. Equal representation ( for small states)
. The Great Compromise ( Connecticut Compromise)
29- Name your US representative
Mary Gay Scanlon
30- What is the name of the Speakers of the House of Representatives now?
. Kevin Mc Carty
31- Who does a US the senator represent?
. Citizens of their state
. People of their state
32- Who elects US senators?
. Citizens from their state
33- Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
. Citizens in theirs district
. People in their district
34- Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
. Citizens from their district
35- Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
. Because they have more people
. Because some states have more people
36- The President of the Unites States is elected for how many years?
. Four ( 4) years
37- The President of the Unites States can serve only two terms. Why?
. Because of the 22nd Amendment
. To keep the President from becoming too powerful
38- What is the name of the President of the United States now?
. Joe Biden
39- If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
. The Vice President of US
40- Name one power of the President
. Commander in Chief ( of the military)
. Chief Diplomatic
42- Who is commander in Chief of the US military?
. The President ( of United States)
43- Who signs bills to becomes laws?
. The President ( of United States)
44- Who vetoes bills?
. The President
45- Who appoints federal judges?
. The President of US
46- The executive branch has many parts. Name one
. President
. Cabinet
. Federal departments and agencies
47- What does the Presidents Cabinet do?
. Advises the President (of US)
48- What are two Cabinet - level positions ?
. Secretary Defense
. Secretary of Labor
. Secretary of the Interior
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49- Why is the Electoral College important?
. It decides who is elected President
. It provides a compromise between the popular election of the President and congressional selection
50- What is one part of the judicial branch?
. Supreme Court
. Federal Courts
51- What does the judicial branch do?
. Reviews laws
. Explains laws
. Resolves disputes ( disagreements) about law
52- What is the highest court in the Unites States?
. Supreme Court
53- How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
. Nine ( 9)
54- How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
. Five (5)
55- How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
. For life
. Until retirement
56- Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
. To be independent (of politics)
. To limit outside (political) influence
57- Who is the Chief Justice of the Us now?
. John Roberts
58- Name one power that is only for the federal government
. Print paper money
. Declare war
. Make treaties
59- Name one power that is only for the states
. Provide schooling and education
. Provide protection (police)
. Provide safety (fire departments)
60- What is the purpose of the 10 th Amendment?
. It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people
61- Who is the governor of your state now ?
. Answers will vary. Josh Shapiro (democratic)
62- What is the capital of your state?
. Harrisburg
C_Rights and responsibilities
63- There are four amendment to the US Constitution about who can vote. Describe one
. Citizens 18 older can vote
. Women and men can vote
64- Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the US ?
. Citizens
. US citizens
65- What are the three rights of everyone living in the US?
. Freedom of expression
. Freedom of speech
. Freedom of religion
66- What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
. The flag
. The US
67- Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance
. Defends US Constitution
. Serve in the military
. Be loyal to the US
68- How can people become US citizens?
. Naturalize
. Be born in US
. Derive citizenschip
69- What are two examples of civic participation in the US?
. Vote
. Join political party
. Join a civic group
. Help with the campaign
70- What is one way Americans can serve their country ?
. Vote
. Pay taxes
. Obey the law
. Serve in the military
71- Why is important to pay federal taxes?
. Required by law
. Civic duty
72- It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one razón why
. Required by law
. Civic duty
American History
A- Colonial period and Independence
73- The colonists come to America for many reason. Name one
. Freedom
. Political liberty
. Economic opportunities
74- Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
. Americans Indians
. Native Americans
75- What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
. Africans
. People from Africa
76- What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
. American Revolution
. The American revolutionary war
77- Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain
. High taxes
. They did not have self _ government
. Boston Massacre
78- Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
. Thomas Jefferson
80- When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
. July 4, 1776
80- The American Revolution had many important events. Name one
. Declaration Independence
. Valley Forge encampment
. Battle of Trenton ( Washington crossing the Delaware)
81- There were 13 original states. Name five
. New Hampshire
. Connecticut
. NJ
. PA
. Delaware
. Virginia
82- What founding document was written in the 1787?
. US Constitution
83- The Federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name one of the writers
. James Madison
. Alexander Hamilton
84- Why were the Federalist papers important?
. They helped people understand the U.S Constitution
. The supported passing the U.S Constitution
85- Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one
. Helped write the Declaration of Independence
. U.S Diplomat
86- George Washington is famous for many things. Name one
. First President of U.S
. General of the Continental Army
. President of the Constitution Convention
87- Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one
. Writer of the Declaration of Independence
. First Secretary of State
. Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
88- James Madison is famous for many things. Name one
. Fathers of the Constitution
. Four President of the U. S
. One of the writers of the “ federalist papers “
89- Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one
. First Secretary of Treasury
. One the writers of the Federalist Papers
. Member of the Continental Congress
B- 1800 s
90. What territory did the U.S buy from France in 1803?
. Louisiana Territory
. Louisiana
91- Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
. War of 1812
. Mexican American war
. Civil war
. Spanish American war
92- Name the U.S war between the north and the south
The Civil War
93- The Civil War had many important events. Name one
. Lincoln was assassinated
. Emancipation Proclamation
. Many battles
94- Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one
. Freed the slaves ( Emancipation Proclamation)
. Saved for ( preserved the union)
95- What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
. Freed the slaves
. Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
96- What U.S war ended slavery?
. The Civil War
97- What amendment gives Citizenship to all persons born in the U.S?
. 14 th amendment
98- When did all men get the right to vote?
. After the Civil War
. 1870
99- Name one leader of the womens rights movement in the 1800s
. Lucy Stone
. Lucretia Mott
C. Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
100- Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
. World War I
. World War II
. Korean War
101- Why did the United States enter World War I ?
. Because Germany attacked U.S (Civilian) ships
. Support the Allied powers England, Francia, Italia…
102- When did all women get the right to vote?
. 1920
. After World I
103- What was the Great Depression?
. Longest economic recession in modern history
104- When did the Great Depression start?
. The Great Crash (1929)
105- Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
. Franklin Roosevelt
106- Why did the United States enter World War II?
. ( Bombing of ) Pearl Harbor
. Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
107- Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one
. General during World War II
. 34 th President of U.S
108- Who was the United States main rival during the Cold War ?
. Russia or Soviet Union
109- During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the U.S?
. Communism
. Nuclear war
110- Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
. To Stop the spread of communism
111- Why did the United States enter the Vietnam war?
. To stop spread the communism
112- What did the Civil rights movement do?
. Fought to the end racial discrimination
113- Martin Luther King Jr, is famous for many things. Name one
. Fought the Civil Rights
Worked for equality for all Americans
114- Why did United Sates enter the Persian War?
. To force the Iraquí militar from Kuwait
115- What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in U.S?
. Terrorists attacked the U.S
116- Name one U.S military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks
. War in Afganistán
. War in Irak
118- Name one example of American innovations
. Cars internal combustion Engine
. Airplane
117- Name one American Indian tribu in the U.S
. Apache
. Lakota
. Cheyenne
Symbols and Holidays
A- Symbols
119- Whats the Capital the United States?
Washington D.C
120- Where is the Statue of Liberty?
. New York ( Harbor)
. Liberty Island N.Y
121- Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
. Because representatives the 13 original colonies
122- Why does the flag have 50 stars?
. Because each star representative one state
123- What is the name of the National anthem?
. The star spangled banner
124- The Nations first motto was…” E pluribus unum” What does mean ?
. Out of many one
. We all became one
B- Holidays
125- What is Independence Day?
. A holiday celebrate the independence for Britain
126- Name three National U.S
. Veterans Day
. Martin Luther King
. Labor day
127- What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
128- What is Veterans Day?
. A holiday to honor people in the U.S military
Juramento
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all.