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- Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
- John G. Roberts, Jr.
- What are some of the requirements to be eligible to become President?
- A candidate for President must *) be a native-born, not naturalized, citizen, *) be at least 35 years old, and *) have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.
- In what month do we vote for the President?
- We vote for the President in the month of November.
- What color are the stars on our flag?
- The stars on our flag are white.
- What is the Bill of Rights?
- The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
- What is the supreme law of the United States?
- The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.
- What were the 13 original states of the United States called before they were states?
- The 13 original states were called colonies before they became states.
- Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
- The rights of all people living in the United States are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
- What are the colors of our flag?
- The colors of our flag are red, white, and blue.
- Name amendments that guarantee or address voting rights.
- The 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments address voting rights.
- For how long is the President elected?
- The President is elected for four years.
- Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
- The Pilgrims came to America to gain religious freedom.
- Can you name the two senators from your state?
- Evan Bayh, Richard G. Lugar
- Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building?
- Congress meets in the U.S. Capitol building.
- What was the 50th state to be added to our Union (the United States)?
- Hawaii was the 50th state to be added to our Union.
- In what month is the new President inaugurated?
- The new President is inaugurated in January.
- Who was the first president of the United States?
- George Washington was the first president of the United States.
- What do the stripes on our flag represent?
- The stripes on our flag represent the first 13 states.
- How many stripes are there on our flag?
- There are 13 stripes on our flag.
- Who makes the Federal laws in the United States?
- Congress makes the Federal laws in the United States.
- What is the Constitution?
- The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
- What is the executive of a city goverment called?
- The executive of a city government is called the Mayor.
- Who is the Vice President of the United States today?
- Dick Cheney is the Vice President of the United States today.
- Where is the White House located?
- The White House is located in Washington, D.C.
- What is the capital of the state you live in?
- Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.
- Who elects the President of the United States?
- The Electoral College elects the President of the United States.
- What group has the power to declare war?
- Congress has the power to declare war.
- What is the highest court in the United States?
- The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.
- Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment.
- The rights of freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and to petition the government are guaranteed by the first amendment.
- What special group advises the President?
- The Cabinet advises the President.
- What was the 49th state added to our Union (the United States)?
- Alaska was the 49th state added to our Union.
- For how long do we elect each Senator?
- We elect each Senator for 6 years.
- What is the highest part of the Judicial Branch of our Government?
- The Supreme Court is the highest part of the Judicial Branch of our Government.
- Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?
- The President is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government.
- How many full terms can a President serve?
- A President can serve two full terms.
- How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
- There are 9 Supreme Court Justices.
- What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves.
- What U.S. Citizenship and Immingration Services form is used to apply for naturalized citizenship?
- Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) is used to apply for naturalized citizenship.
- What were the original 13 states?
- Virginia, Massachusets, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia
- Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
- Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil right leader.
- How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
- There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.
- Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
- Thomas Jefferson was the main writer of the Declaration of independence.
- Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
- The Native Americans/American Indians
- What is the executive branch of our government?
- The President, the Cabinet, and the departments under the cabinet members comprise the executive branch of our government.
- Who nominates judges for the Supreme Court?
- The President nominates judges for the Supreme Court.
- What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?
- On the 4th of July we celebrate the Independence Day.
- Where does the freedom of speech come from?
- The freedom of speech comes from the Bill of Rights.
- How many times can a Senator or a Congressman be re-elected?
- There is no limit on the number of times a Senator or a Congressman may be re-elected.
- How many states are there in the Union (the United States)?
- There are 50 states in the Union.
- What do we call changes to the Constitution?
- Changes to the Constitution are called amendments.
- What couontry did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
- We fought Great Britain in Revolutionary War.
- What are the two major political parties in the United States today?
- The two major political parties in the United States today are the Democratic and the Republican.
- How many changes, or amendments, are there to the Constitution?
- There are 27 amendments to the Constitution.
- What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
- 18 is the minimum voting age.
- What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
- The Supreme Court's duties are to interpret and explain the laws.
- Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President die?
- The Speaker of the House becomes President if both the President and Vice President die.
- What is the name of the President's official home?
- The White House is the name of the President's official home.
- What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence?
- Some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence are that all men were created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- How many stars are there on our flag?
- There are 50 stars on our flag.
- What colors are the stripes on the flag?
- The stripes on the flag are red and white.
- What are the three branches of our government?
- The three branches of our government are the executive, judicial, and legislative.
- For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives?
- We elect each member of the House of Representatives for two years.
- What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
- The Mayflower is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America.
- Who signs bills into law?
- The President signs bills into law.
- Name some countries that were our enemies in the World War II.
- Germany, Italy, and Japan were our enemies in the World War II.
- How many senators are there in Congress?
- There are 100 senators in Congress, two from each state.
- What makes up Congress?
- The Senate and the House of Representatives make up Congress.
- Which President is called the "Father of our Country"?
- George Washington is called the "Father of our Country".
- What is the executive of a state goverment called?
- The executive of a state goverment is called the Governor.
- Who was President during the Civil War?
- Abraham Lincoln was President during the Civil War.
- Who elects Congress?
- The citizens of the United States elect Congress.
- What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
- The introduction to the Constitution is called the Preamble.
- Independence Day celebrates independence from whom?
- The Independence Day celebrates the independence from Great Britain.
- What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
- The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
- Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States military?
- The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States military.
- What is the national anthem of the United States?
- "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States.
- When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
- What do the stars on the flag mean?
- The stars on the flag represent the number of states, one star per each.
- Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy?
- George Washington was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy.
- Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
- Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death".
- Who is the current Governor of the state you live in?
- Mitch Daniels is the Governor of Indiana.
- In what year was the Constitution written?
- The Constitution was written in 1787.
- Who is the President of the United States today?
- George W. Bush is the President of the United States today.
- What is the legislative branch of our Government?
- The legislative branch of our Goverment is Congress.
- Why are there 100 Senators in the United States Senate?
- Each state elects 2 senators making up 100 senators in the United States Senate.
- Who becomes President if the the President dies?
- The Vice President becomes President if President dies.
- What holiday was celebrated first by American colonists?
- Thanksgiving was celebrated for the first time by American colonists.
- Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
- Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner".