What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
vote in a federal election, serve on a jury
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
What did Martin Luther King, Jr do?
fought for civil rights/worked for equality of all Americans
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Senator Dave McCormick or Senator John Fetterman
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
President Donald J. Trump
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
What is the capital of your state?
Harrisburg
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York City (Harbor)/Liberty Island
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I (World War 1)/World War II (World War 2)/Korean War/Vietnam War/(Persian) Gulf War
Name one branch or part of government.
Congress(legislative), President (executive), the courts (judicial)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy or capitalism
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen (18) years and older
In what month do we vote for President?
November
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)/saved (or preserved) the Union/led the United States during the Civil War
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states/because there is one star for each state/because each star represents a state