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How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?

  • 435 (correct)
  • 500
  • 400
  • 450

    • For how many years is a U.S. Representative elected?

  • 2 years (correct)
  • 4 years
  • 6 years
  • 1 year

    • Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

  • Only the wealthy citizens of the state
  • All people of the state (correct)
  • The political party of the Senator
  • The citizens of the country

    • Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

    <p>Because of the state’s population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

    <p>The Vice President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the President’s Cabinet?

    <p>To advise the President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who vetoes bills in the legislative process?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one power of the federal government under the Constitution?

    <p>Declare war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the Supreme Court?

    <p>It resolves disputes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major political parties in the United States?

    <p>Democratic and Republican</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment relates to voting rights for citizens aged eighteen and older?

    <p>The Twenty-sixth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

    <p>Serving on a jury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a right only granted to United States citizens?

    <p>The right to run for federal office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one role of the Supreme Court concerning laws?

    <p>To decide if a law violates the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

    <p>Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following freedoms is NOT explicitly mentioned in the context of individual rights?

    <p>Freedom to hold public office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age must all men register for the Selective Service?

    <p>At age eighteen (18)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is associated with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>July 4, 1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who primarily authored the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the supreme law of the land?

    <p>The Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the colonists decide to fight the British?

    <p>Because of high taxes (taxation without representation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the first three words of the Constitution that embody the idea of self-government?

    <p>We the People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment is commonly known as the Bill of Rights?

    <p>Ten Amendments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two ways can Americans participate in their democracy?

    <p>Vote and call Senators and Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one right guaranteed by the First Amendment?

    <p>Freedom of speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason colonists immigrated to America?

    <p>Economic opportunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for making federal laws?

    <p>Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

    <p>Checks and balances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?

    <p>Twenty-seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'freedom of religion' entail in the United States?

    <p>You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred at the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>The Constitution was written.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the 'Father of Our Country'?

    <p>George Washington</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the Constitution written?

    <p>1787</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?

    <p>Mexican-American War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation?

    <p>It freed slaves in the Confederate states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Benjamin Franklin NOT serve?

    <p>First President of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was one of the main writers of the Federalist Papers?

    <p>Alexander Hamilton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major problem that led to the Civil War?

    <p>Slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries did the United States fight against in World War II?

    <p>Japan, Germany, and Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary concern of the United States during the Cold War?

    <p>Communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement aimed to end racial discrimination in the United States?

    <p>Civil rights movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event occurred in the United States on September 11, 2001?

    <p>Terrorists attacked the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two rivers are among the longest in the United States?

    <p>Missouri and Mississippi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ocean is located on the East Coast of the United States?

    <p>Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of the United States?

    <p>Washington, D.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

    <p>New York Harbor, Liberty Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    American Government

    • The supreme law of the land is the Constitution
    • The Constitution establishes, defines, and protects basic American rights
    • The first three words of the Constitution are "We the People"
    • An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution
    • The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights
    • The First Amendment protects several rights including speech, religion, assembly, press, and petitioning the government
    • There are twenty-seven amendments to the Constitution
    • The executive branch is headed by the President
    • Congress makes federal laws
    • The legislative branch is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
    • There are one hundred U.S. Senators
    • U.S. Senators are elected for six years
    • The House of Representatives has four hundred thirty-five voting members
    • Representatives are elected for two years
    • The judicial branch reviews and explains laws
    • The highest court in the U.S. is the Supreme Court
    • The President is the Commander in Chief of the military
    • The President signs bills to become laws
    • The President's Cabinet advises the President
    • The United States has a capitalist/market economy
    • The rule of law means everyone, including leaders and government, must follow the law
    • Checks and balances prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
    • The Declaration of Independence declared U.S. independence from Great Britain
    • Key rights in the Declaration of Independence include life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
    • Citizens can practice any religion, or no religion
    • The U.S. has a system of checks and balances
    • One power of the U.S. federal government is to declare war
    • Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
    • One responsibility of U.S. citizens is to serve on a jury
    • One right only for U.S. citizens is to vote in a federal election
    • Many powers are held by states

    American History

    • American Indians lived in America before Europeans
    • One reason colonists came to America was for religious freedom
    • Africans were brought to America and sold as slaves
    • The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776
    • The thirteen original states are: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
    • The Constitution was written in 1787
    • Benjamin Franklin was a U.S. diplomat
    • George Washington was the first president of the United States
    • The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, resolving a dispute over the territory
    • American colonists fought the British for independence in 1776
    • The U.S. fought the British in the War of 1812, a struggle against British power
    • The U.S. fought the Mexican-American War
    • The Civil War was fought between the northern and southern states
    • One important reason for the Civil War was slavery
    • The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865
    • In the 1900s the U.S. participated in World War I, World War II, and Korean War, Vietnam War, and (Persian) Gulf War
    • The U.S. fought Japan, Germany, and Italy in World War II
    • Abraham Lincoln was U.S. President during the Civil War
    • The U.S. experienced a major event on September 11, 2001, incited by multiple terrorist attacks

    Symbols and Holidays

    • The U.S. flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes, representing the original colonies as well as present states
    • The national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner"
    • Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
    • There are several national holidays, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

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