18 Questions
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
For how many years do we elect a U.S. Senator?
6
How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population
How many years do we elect a President for?
4
In what month do we vote for President in the United States?
November
What is one reason colonists came to America?
To enjoy economic opportunities
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age eighteen (18)
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Join a political party and vote
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen (18) and older
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury
What is one right only for United States citizens?
Freedom of speech
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression and freedom to petition the government
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
To support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
Study Notes
U.S. Government Structure
- There are 100 U.S. Senators in total.
- U.S. Senators are elected for a term of 6 years.
House of Representatives
- There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.
- The number of Representatives each state has is determined by its population, which is why some states have more Representatives than others.
Presidential Elections
- The President is elected for a term of 4 years.
- Presidential elections are held in November.
U.S. History and Civics
- One reason colonists came to America was to seek freedom and a better life.
- Men must register for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday.
Participating in Democracy
- Two ways Americans can participate in their democracy are by voting and contacting their elected representatives.
- To vote for President, citizens must be at least 18 years old.
Taxes and Finances
- The last day to send in federal income tax forms is typically April 15th.
Native American History
- Native Americans lived in America before the Europeans arrived.
Political Parties and Rights
- The two major political parties in the United States are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
- One responsibility that is only for United States citizens is voting.
- One right only for United States citizens is voting.
- Two rights of everyone living in the United States are freedom of speech and assembly.
- When saying the Pledge of Allegiance, we show loyalty to the United States of America.
- When becoming a U.S. citizen, one promise you make is to support and defend the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States.
Test your knowledge of United States politics by identifying the two major political parties, the current President's party, and the name of the current Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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