What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Terrorists attacked the United States.
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights, worked for equality for all Americans
fought for civil rights, worked for equality for all Americans
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights (movement)
civil rights movement
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Communism
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
World War II
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy.
Japan, Germany, and Italy.
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women’s rights, fought for civil rights
fought for women’s rights, fought for civil rights
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves, freed slaves in the Confederacy, freed slaves in the Confederate states, freed slaves in most Southern states
freed the slaves, freed slaves in the Confederacy, freed slaves in the Confederate states, freed slaves in most Southern states
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation), saved (or preserved) the Union, led the United States during the Civil War
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation), saved (or preserved) the Union, led the United States during the Civil War
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery, economic reasons, states’ rights
slavery, economic reasons, states’ rights
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War, the War between the States
the Civil War, the War between the States
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory, Louisiana
the Louisiana Territory, Louisiana
Who was the first President?
(George) Washington
George Washington
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
George Washington
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”, started the first free libraries
U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”, started the first free libraries
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers
(James) Madison, (Alexander) Hamilton, (John) Jay, Publius
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Publius
When was the Constitution written?
1787
1787
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written, The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1776
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation), because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering), because they didn’t have self-government
because of high taxes (taxation without representation), because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering), because they didn’t have self-government
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans, people from Africa
Africans, people from Africa
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians, Native Americans
American Indians, Native Americans
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape persecution
freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape persecution
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18), between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
at age eighteen, between eighteen and twenty-six
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
April 15
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion on an issue, call Senators and Representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy, run for office, write to a newspaper
vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion on an issue, call Senators and Representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy, run for office, write to a newspaper
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
eighteen and older
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the United States, obey the laws of the United States, serve in the U.S. military (if needed), serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed), be loyal to the United States
give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the United States, obey the laws of the United States, serve in the U.S. military (if needed), serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed), be loyal to the United States
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States, the flag
the United States, the flag
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms
freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election, run for federal office
vote in a federal election, run for federal office
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote), You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.), A male citizen of any race (can vote)
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote), You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.), A male citizen of any race (can vote)
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican (Party)
Republican Party
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Republican
What is the capital of Washington state?
Olympia
Olympia
Who is the Governor of Washington state now?
Jay Inslee
Jay Inslee
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver’s license, approve zoning and land use
provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver’s license, approve zoning and land use
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)
John Roberts
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (9)
nine
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
the Supreme Court
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), decides if a law goes against the Constitution
reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Attorney General, Vice President
Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Attorney General, Vice President
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
advises the President
Who vetoes bills?
the President
the President
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
the President
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
the President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
the Speaker of the House
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
the Vice President
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
Mike Pence
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
In what month do we vote for President?
November
November
We elect a President for how many years?
four (4)
four
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(because of) the state’s population, (because) they have more people, (because) some states have more people
(because of) the state’s population, (because) they have more people, (because) some states have more people
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
all people of the state
Name your U.S. Representative.
Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Dan Newhouse, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Derek Kilmer, Pramila Jayapal, Dave Reichert, Adam Smith, Dennis Heck
Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Dan Newhouse, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Derek Kilmer, Pramila Jayapal, Dave Reichert, Adam Smith, Dennis Heck
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2)
two
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
four hundred thirty-five
Who is one of Washington state’s U.S. Senators now?
Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell
Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
six
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
one hundred
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House (of Representatives), (U.S. or national) legislature
Congress, Senate and House (of Representatives), (U.S. or national) legislature
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
the President
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances, separation of powers
checks and balances, separation of powers
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress, legislative, President, executive, the courts, judicial
Congress, legislative, President, executive, the courts, judicial
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law.
Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law.
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy, market economy
capitalist economy, market economy
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
twenty-seven
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech, religion, assembly, press,
petition the government
speech, religion, assembly, press,
petition the government
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights`
the Bill of Rights
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution)
a change (to the Constitution)
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
We the People
What does the Constitution do?
defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans