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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
â–ª to print money â–ª to declare war â–ª to create an army â–ª to make treaties
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
▪ provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Ned Lamont
What is the capital of your state?*
Hartford
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Name two national U.S. holidays.
▪ New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪Memorial Day ▪Independence Day ▪Labor Day ▪Columbus Day ▪Veterans Day ▪Thanksgiving▪ Christmas
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
What is the name of the national anthem?
â–ª The Star-Spangled Banner
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
â–ª at age eighteen (18) â–ª between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
â–ªvote â–ªjoin a political party â–ªhelp w/ a campaign â–ªjoin a civic group â–ªjoin a community group â–ªgive an elected official your opinion on an issue â–ªrun for office
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
â–ªgive up loyalty to other countries â–ªdefend the Constitution & laws of the US â–ªobey the laws of the US â–ªserve in the US military â–ª be loyal to the United States
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
â–ª the United States â–ª the flag
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
â–ª freedom of expression â–ª freedom of speech â–ª freedom of assembly â–ª freedom to petition the government â–ª freedom of religion â–ª the right to bear arms
Name one right only for United States citizens.
â–ª vote in a federal election â–ª run for federal office
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
â–ª serve on a jury â–ª vote in a federal election
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
▪ Citizens eighteen & older (can vote). ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. ▪ Any citizen can vote(Women & men can vote) ▪ A male citizen of any race