What are the colors of our flag? 1

What are the colors of our flag? Red, white and blue 1

How many stars are there in our flag? 2

How many stars are there in our flag? Fifty (50): One for each state 2

What color are the stars on our flag? 3

What color are the stars on our flag? White 3

What do the stars on the flag mean? 4

What do the stars on the flag mean? The flag has one star for each state in America 4

How many stripes are there in the flag? 5

How many stripes are there in the flag? Thirteen (13) 5

What color are the stripes? 6

What color are the stripes? Red and white 6

What do the stripes on the flag mean? 7

What do the stripes on the flag mean? They represent the 13 original states (the colonies). 7

How many states are there in the union? 8

How many states are there in the union? Fifty (50) 8

What is the 4th of July? 9

What is the 4th of July? Independence Day 9

What is the date of Independence Day? 10

What is the date of Independence Day? July 4th 10

Independence from whom? 11

Independence from whom? England 11

What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War? 12

What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War? England 12

Who was the first President of the United States? 13

Who was the first President of the United States? George Washington 13

Who is the President of the United States today? 14

Who is the President of the United States today? George W. Bush 14

Who is the Vice- President of the United States today? 15

Who is the Vice- President of the United States today? Richard Cheney 15

Who elects the President of the United States? 16

Who elects the President of the United States? The people vote to elect the President. 16

Who becomes President of the United States if the President should die? 17

Who becomes President of the United States if the President should die? The Vice-President 17

For how long do we elect the President? 18

For how long do we elect the President? Four (4) years. Then he can be elected one more time, for a limit of eight years (8). 18

What is the Constitution? 19

What is the Constitution? The supreme law of the land We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America…. 19

Can the Constitution be changed? 20

Can the Constitution be changed? Yes. This Bill of Rights 20

What do we call a change to the Constitution? 21

What do we call a change to the Constitution? An Amendment This Bill of Rights 21

How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution? 22

How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution? Twenty-seven (27) This Bill of Rights 22

How many branches are there in our government? 23

How many branches are there in our government? Three (3) Executive (President, White House) Legislative (Congress) Judiciary (Courts) 23

What are the three branches of our government? 24

What are the three branches of our government? Legislative, executive and judiciary Executive (President, White House) Legislative (Congress) Judiciary (Courts) 24

What is the legislative branch of our government? 25

What is the legislative branch of our government? Congress Senate House of Representatives 25

Who makes the laws in the United States? 26

Who makes the laws in the United States? Congress Senate House of Representatives 26

What is Congress? 27

What is Congress? The Senate and the House of Representatives Senate House of Representatives 27

What are the duties of Congress? 28

What are the duties of Congress? To make laws Senate House of Representatives 28

Who elects Congress? 29

Who elects Congress? The people 29

How many Senators are there in Congress? 30

How many Senators are there in Congress? 100: 2 from each state Senate House of Representatives 30

Can you name the two Senators from your state? 31

Can you name the two Senators from your state? Charles Schumer Hilary Clinton New York State 31

For how long do we elect each Senator? 32

For how long do we elect each Senator? 6 years 32

How many representatives are there in Congress? 33

How many representatives are there in Congress? 435 (Four-hundred and thirty five) 33

For how long do we elect the Representatives? 34

For how long do we elect the Representatives? Two (2) years 34

What is the executive branch of our government? 35

What is the executive branch of our government? The President, Cabinet and departments under the Cabinet members President, Vice President White House Department of …  Law Enforcement  Housing  Social Security  Health and Education  Defense  Internal Revenue Service 35

What is the judiciary branch of our government? 36

What is the judiciary branch of our government? The Supreme Court and other courts 36

What are the duties of the Supreme Court? 37

What are the duties of the Supreme Court? To interpret laws 37

What is the supreme law of the United States? 38

What is the supreme law of the United States? The Constitution We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America…. 38

What is the Bill of Rights? 39

What is the Bill of Rights? The first 10 amendments to the Constitution This Bill of Rights We The People… 39

What is the capital of your state? 40

What is the capital of your state? Albany New York State Albany 40

Who is the current governor of your state? 41

New York State Albany Who is the current governor of your state? George Pataki 41

Who becomes President of the United States of America if the President and the Vice-President should die? 42

Who becomes President of the United States of America if the President and the Vice-President should die? Speaker of the House President Vice President Speaker of the House of Representatives 42

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? 43

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? William Rehnquist 43

Can you name the 13 original states? 44

Can you name the 13 original states? Connecticut, New Hampshire, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland 44

Who said "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death? 45

Who said "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death? Patrick Henry 45

Which countries were our enemies during World War II? 46

Which countries were our enemies during World War II? Germany, Italy and Japan 46

What are the 49th and 50th states of the union? 47

What are the 49th and 50th states of the union? Hawaii and Alaska 47

How many terms can a President serve? 48

How many terms can a President serve? Two (2) terms, four years each time 48

Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? 49

Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? A civil rights leader I have a dream that one day, on the red hills of Georgia, sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today....I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." 49

Who is the head of our local government? 50

Who is the head of our local government? Mayor Alan Cohen Ithaca 50

According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of the requirements. 51

According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of the requirements. Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States; must be 35 years old; must have lived in the United States for 14 years. 51

Why are there 100 Senators in the Senate? 52

Why are there 100 Senators in the Senate? There are 50 states, and each state has 2 Senators 50 x 2 =

Who selects the Supreme Court Justices? 53

Who selects the Supreme Court Justices? They are nominated by the President but must be approved by Congress 53

How many Supreme Court Justices are there? 54

How many Supreme Court Justices are there? Nine 54

Why did the pilgrims come to America? 55

Why did the pilgrims come to America? For religious freedom 55

What is the head executive of state government called? 56

What is the head executive of state government called? The Governor 56

What is the head executive of city government called? 57

What is the head executive of city government called? The Mayor 57

What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the American colonists? 58

What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the American colonists? Thanksgiving 58

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? 59

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness 59

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 60

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4, 1776 We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness 60

What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence? 61

What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence? That all men are created equal We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness 61

What is the national anthem of the United States? 62

What is the national anthem of the United States? The Star-Spangled Banner Oh, say can you see By the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed At the twilight’s last gleaming… 62

Who wrote the "Star- Spangled Banner"? 63

Who wrote the "Star- Spangled Banner"? Francis Scott Key Oh, say can you see By the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed At the twilight’s last gleaming… 63

Where does freedom of speech come from? 64

Where does freedom of speech come from? The Bill of Rights This Bill of Rights 64

What is the minimum voting age in the United States? 65

What is the minimum voting age in the United States? 18 (Eighteen years old) 65

Who signs bills into law? 66

Who signs bills into law? The President New Law Congress writes the new law, or “bill” The President signs it 66

What is the highest court in the United States? 67

What is the highest court in the United States? The Supreme Court 67

Who was the President during the Civil War? 68

Who was the President during the Civil War? Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Freed slaves 68

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? 69

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Freed many slaves President Abraham Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation 69

What special group advises the President? 70

What special group advises the President? The Cabinet President, Vice President White House Department of …  Law Enforcement  Housing  Social Security  Health and Education  Defense  Internal Revenue Service 70

Which President is called the "Father of Our Country? 71

Which President is called the "Father of Our Country? George Washington 71

What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen? 72

What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen? Form N

Who helped the pilgrims in America ? 73

Who helped the pilgrims in America ? The American Indians (Native Americans) 73

What is the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims to America? 74

What is the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims to America? The Mayflower 74

What were the 13 original states of the United States called? 75

What were the 13 original states of the United States called? Colonies 75

Name three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. 76

Name three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. (1) Freedom of speech, and of the press. (2) Freedom of religion. (3) Trial by jury (for serious crimes) This Bill of Rights 76

Who has the power to declare war? 77

Who has the power to declare war? The Congress 77

What kind of government does the United States have? 78

What kind of government does the United States have? A democracy. 78

Which President freed the slaves? 79

Which President freed the slaves? Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Freed slaves 79

In what year was the Constitution written? 80

In what year was the Constitution written? 1787 (Seventeen eighty seven) We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America…. 80

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? 81

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? The Bill of Rights This Bill of Rights We The People… 81

Name one purpose of the United Nations. 82

Name one purpose of the United Nations. For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems; to help countries in a crisis. 82

Where does Congress meet? 83

Where does Congress meet? In the Capitol, in Washington D.C. 83

Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? 84

Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Everyone living in the U.S (citizens and non-citizens.) This Bill of Rights We The People… 84

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 85

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? The Preamble We The People… 85 We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America….

Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States. 86

Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States. Obtain federal government jobs; travel with a U.S. passport; petition for close relatives to come to the U.S. to live. 86

What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens? 87

What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens? The right to vote 87

What is the United States Capital Building? 88

What is the United States Capital Building? The place where Congress meets. Senate House of Representatives 88

What is the White House? 89

What is the White House? The President's official home and the office where he works 89

Where is the White House located? 90

Where is the White House located? Washington, D.C. 90

What is the name of the President's official home? 91

What is the name of the President's official home? The White House 91

Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment. 92

Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment. Freedom of speech, press, religion, peaceable assembly, and requesting change of the government. 92

Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? 93

Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? The President 93

Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? 94

Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? George Washington 94

In what month do we vote for the President? 95

In what month do we vote for the President? November 95

What month is the new President inaugurated? 96

What month is the new President inaugurated? January 96

How many times may a Senator be re-elected? 97

How many times may a Senator be re-elected? There is no limit 97

How many times may a Congressman be re-elected? 98

How many times may a Congressman be re-elected? There is no limit 98

What are the two major political parties in the United States today? 99

What are the two major political parties in the United States today? The Democrats and The Republicans 99

How many states are there in the United States? 100

How many states are there in the United States?