Student Government Day Flashcards
Which countries were our enemies during world war 2
Germany, Italy, Japan
Who is head of you local goverment
Gregory E. Myhre
According to the Constitution, a person must meet specific requirements in order to be eligible to become president
Must be a natural-born citizen of the U.S; must be at least 35 years old by the time he/she will serve; must have lived in the U.S for at least 14 years
Why are ther 100 senators
2 from each state
Whoo elects the Supreme Court Justice
Appointed by the president
How many supreme court justices are there
9
Why did the pilgrim come to america
For religious freedom
What is the head executive of a state government called?
Govenor
What is the head executive of a city government called?
Mayor
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 equal
What is the national anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key
Where does freedom of speech come from
The Bill of Rights
Who signs bills into law
President
What is the highest court in the U.S
The supreme court
Who was president during the civil war
Abraham Lincon
What did the Emancipation Declaration do
Freed many slaves
What special group advises the president
The cabinet
What president is called the “Father of Our Country”
George Washington
What immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen
Form N-400, application to file petition for naturalization
Name 3 rights of freedom guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
-The government may not search or take a person’s property without a warrant
-The right to trial by jury in most cases
-The people have rights other than those mentioned in the Constitution
Who has the power to declare war
The Congress
What kind of government does the U.S have
Democracy
Which president freed the slaves
Abraham Lincon
In what year was the Constitution written
1787
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill Of Rights
Name one purpose of the United Nations
For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems, to provide economic aid to many countries
Where does the Congress meet
The U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Everyone (citizens and non-citizens) living in the U.S.
What is the introduction to the Constitution called
The Preamble
Name one benefit of being a citizen of the U.S.
Obtain Federal government jobs, travel with a U.S passport, petition for close relatives to come to the U.S to live
What is the most important right granted to the US citizens
The right to vote
What is the United States Capitol
The place where congress meets
What is the White House
The presidents official home
Where is the white house located
Washington D.C.(1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W)
What is the name of the presidents official home
The White House
Name the right guaranteed by the first amendment
Freedom of : speech, press, religion, peaceable assembly, and requesting the change of government
Who is the Commander of Chief of the U.S military
The President
Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S military
George Washington
In what month do we vote for the president
November
In what month in the new president inaugurated
January
How many times may a senator be re-elected
There is no limit
How many times may a Congressman be re-elected
There is no limit
What are 2 major political parties in the U.S today
Democratic and Republican
How many states are there in the U.S today
50
What are the colors of our flag
Red, White, and Blue
How many stars are on the flag
50
What do the stars mean
One for each state in the Union
How many stripes are there on the flag
13
What color are the stripes
Red and White
What do the stripes mean
The represent the 13 original states
How many states are there in the Union
50
What is the 4th of July
Independence day
What is the date of Independence Day
July 4th
Independence from whom
England
What country did we fight during the revolutionary war
England
Who was the first president of the U.S
George Washington
Who is the president of the U.S today
Joe Biden
Who is the vice-president of the U.S today
Kamala Harris
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.
A Civil Rights Leader
What Holiday was celebrated for the first time by the american colonists
Thanksgiving
How many terms can a president serve
2
What are the 49th and 50th states?
Hawaii and Alaska
Mayor Gregory E. Myhre
He is the Chief Executive officer, reviews all township bills, and reveiws and votes on all resolutions and ordinances. He is responsible for: Police departmet
Intergovermental Relations
Planning board
Shared servies
Fire comany
Boyscouts
Special/Public events
Council president Amy Otte
Acts in the absence of the mayor. And is responsible for: Animal control
Stafford EMS and Fire
Adopt-a-drain
Adopt-a-hydrant
Councilwomen Lisa Mower
Responsible for: Senior advisory Board
Green team
Finance/Budget committee
Planning board
Councilman Thomas Steadman
Responsible For: Building and Zoning
Planning board member
Environmental Commission
Historical society/Historic commission
Councilman Paul Krier
Responsible for : Finance/Budget committee
Water / sewer department
Councilman Steve Esposito
Responsible for : Department of public works
Recycling
Councilman Robert Henken
Responsible for : Recreational programs
Stafford Schools
