1. In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
In Philadephia, Pennsylvania
3. What are the three most important powers of the United States Congress?
(1) to make the laws
(2) to declare war and
(3) to admit new states to the Union
4. What was the Boston Tea Party?
The colonists were upset over the tax on tea and dumped the tea into the Boston Harbor and soon the Revolutionary War started.
5. Does the Vice-President have any duties in the Legislative Branch?
Yes. He presides over the United States Senate. The Vice President has a vote in the Senate if there is a tie.
6. How long is the term of office for a judge on the U.S. Supreme Court?
The term is for life.
7. What were the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation was the first attempt to form a simple government for the colonies.
8. Who was Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
9. Who is Sandra Day O Connor?
Sandra Day O'Connor is the first woman judge on the U.S. Supreme Court.
The number is determined by the population of each state.
11. Congress is divided into two parts. What do we call those two parts?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
12. What major river running North to South divides the United States?
The Mississippi River
14. What two oceans border the United States?
The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
16. What is the United States Capitol?
The United States Capitol is the place where Congress meets.
18. What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S. today?
Republican and Democratic
19. How many times may a congressman be re-elected?
There is no limit
20. How many times may a U.S. Senator be re-elected?
There is no limit
23. Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the military (army and navy)?
George Washington
25. What is the name of the Presidents official home?
The White House
26. Where is the White House located?
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Northwest, Washington, D.C
The USA President's Official Residence
28. Who meets in the U.S. Capitol Building?
The Congress meets in the Capitol Building
29. What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens?
he right to vote
30. Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States?
Obtain federal government jobs;
travel with a U.S. passport;
to petition for close relatives to come to the U.S. to live;
and the right to vote in U.S. elections
32. Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
Everyone living in the United States (citizens and non-citizens living in the U.S.)
In the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
34. Name one purpose of the United Nations?
For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems; and to provide economic aid to many countries
35. What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
