Deck 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
- Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
A
To print money
2
Q
- What is one power of the states?
A
To provide schooling and education
3
Q
- Who is the Governor of your state?
A
Kathy Hochul
4
Q
- What is the capital of your state?
A
Albany
5
Q
- What are the two major political parties in the United States?
A
Democratic and Republican
6
Q
- What is the political party of the president now?
A
Democratic
7
Q
- What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives now?
A
Nancy Pelosi
8
Q
- There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them?
A
Citizens 18 and older can vote
9
Q
- What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
A
Vote in a federal election
10
Q
- Name one right only for United States citizens?
A
Vote in a federal election
11
Q
- What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
A
Freedom of expression & Freedom of speech
12
Q
- What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
A
The United States
13
Q
- What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
A
Obey the laws of the United States
14
Q
- How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
A
18 and older
15
Q
- What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
A
Vote and join a political party
16
Q
- When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
A
April 15
17
Q
- When must all men register for selective service?
A
At age 18
18
Q
- What is one reason colonist came to America?
A
Freedom
19
Q
- Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
A
Native Americans
20
Q
- What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
A
Africans
