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What is the name of our National Anthem?
Star-Spangled Banner
Name TWO National U.S. holidays.
NY, MLK, Jr. Day, Presidents', Independence, Memorial, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Xmas
Name ONE state that borders Canada.
Maine, NH, Vermont, NY, PA, Ohio, MI, Minnesota, ND, Montana, ID, WA, AK
Name ONE U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
What are the two longest rivers in the U.S.?
Mississippi and Missouri
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general in what war?
WWII
Who did the U.S. fight in WWII?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Who was President during WWII?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who was President during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
Name ONE war fought by the U.S. in the 1900's.
WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf (Persian War)
Name ONE war fought by the U.S. in the 1800's.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
Which territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat, oldest member, first Postmaster General, started free libraries, wrote the "Almanac"
Name ONE writer of the Federalist Papers.
James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Name THREE (3) of the original colonies.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA
What is ONE PROMISE you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries, defend Constitution, follow laws, serve if needed
What is ONE RIGHT only for U.S. citizens?
vote in federal election, run for federal office
What is ONE RESPONSIBILITY that is only for U.S. citizens?
serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
Describe ONE of the four amendments to the Constitution that have to do with VOTING.
18 or older can vote, no poll tax, men & women can vote, any race can vote
What is ONE power of the state government?
provide education, provide protection, provide safety, driver's license, approve zoning
What is ONE power of the federal government?
print money, declare war, create an army, make treaties
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts
What are TWO Cabinet level positions? (Secretary of ...)
Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health & Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, State, Transportation
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
President
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
Speaker of the House
What month do we vote for the President?
November
How long is a President's term?
4 years
How long is a Representative's term?
2 years
How long is a Senator's term?
6 years
How many U.S. Representatives are there?
425 (based on population)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What economic system does the United States have?
Capitalist or Market
What are TWO rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
What is ONE right under the First Amendment?
Speech, Assembly, Press, Petition, Religion
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the People"
What is the "supreme law of the land?"
Constitution