What do the Stripes on the American Flag represent
• The 13 Colonies
What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
• Great Britain
What are the three branches of government?
• Executive • Judicial • Legislative
Who becomes president of the US should the president and vice-president die?
Speaker of the House---John Boehner
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
• Ended slavery
Who has the power to declare war?
• Congress
What kind of government does the US have?
• Democracy---technically we are a republic
What are the first ten amendments called?
• The Bill of Rights
Name one right guaranteed by the First Amendment
• Religion • Press • Assembly • Speech • Petition
How many times can a House of Representative be elected?
• Unlimited but some state’s Congressmen have limited terms.
How many US Supreme Court justices are there?
• Nine
Who helped pilgrims in the New World?
• Native Americans---Iroquois
What countries were our enemies during WWII?
• Germany • Italy • Japan • Axis Powers
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
• John Roberts
How many amendments are there in the US Constitution?
• 27
How many members of the House of Representatives?
• 435
What do the colors of the US flag represent?
• Red---Courage • Blue---Justice • White---Purity
What are the duties of Congress?
• To make laws