How many states were there when the United States began?
13
When are Federal elections held?
On the first Tuesday that follows a Monday in November in even-numbered years
On the US flag what do the stripes represent and what do the stars represent?
the stripes represent the original 13 states and the stars represent the number of states in the union
What are the three constitutional roles of the Vice President?
president of the Senate, announcing the winner of the electoral college, assuming the presidency if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office
What is the length of term for a US Congressman, a US Senator, and a US President?
2 years, 6 years. 4 years
What is civics?
The study of how citizens are involved in their communities and in their government
The heads of the executive departments are members of the President's ________________?
cabinet
What issue divided the United States in the mid-1800's?
slavery
In most states, who is the state official in charge of elections?
secretary of state
What happens to a bill when it is introduced?
it is assigned a number, copies are printed, and the bill is assigned to a committee
Which branch makes decisions about laws?
judicial
What are the three levels of government in the United States?
national, state, and local
What is the name of the group that was assigned to write the Declaration of Independence?
committee of five
On election day, whom do voters choose when they vote for a President and Vice President?
They choose the electors selected by the political party who are committed to voting for that party's candidate
What concern did many people have about the Federal government under the Constitution?
that it might become too strong and take away the rights that Americans enjoyed
Over what period of years were the Declaration if Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights written?
13, 1776-1789
What is the minimum age to be able to vote in the United States today?
18
What are the three branches of the United States government?
legislative, executive, judicial
Who is the head of the executive branch of the Federal government?
The President
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