Name one U.S. territory
Guam, Puerto Rico, Somoa, Virgin Islands, N Mariana Islands
What did Martin Luther King Jr do?
Fought for civil rights
What did Susan B Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights and slave rights
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote, pay taxes, obey the law, work in government
During the Cold War, what was the main concern for the US?
Communism
Name three national US holidays...
Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812, Civil War, Mexican American War
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
What is one right of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion, Freedom of assembly
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Represent the 50 states
When is the last day to send in federal tax forms?
April 15th
What is the name of the Vice President now?
Kamala Harris
Who was President during the Great Depression and WWII?
FDR
Senators are elected for how many years?
6
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights
Under our Constitution, what is one power of the federal government?
Print Money, Declare War, Make Treaties
How many branches of government are there?
Three!
Name one state that borders Canada
ME, NY, NH, Vermont, Ohio, PN, MI, MN, ND, MT, Idaho, WA, Alaska
Name one war the US fought during the 1900's
WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives!
Name one of the 2 longest rivers in the US
Mississippi or Missouri
What happens if a juror does not go to jury duty?
Fine, jail, go on a different day
What is the name of the President of the US now?
Joseph Biden
Who was President during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
What are 2 cabinet level positions?
Secretary of defense, commerce, energy, education, state, transportation, agriculture
What branch of government reviews and explains the laws?
The Judicial branch!
Name one of Arizona's senators
Kristen Sinema or Mark Kelly
What happened at the constitutional convention?
The constitution was written
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory (purchase)
What is the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
Who is in charge of the Executive branch?
The president
Where does the President live?
The White House, in Washington, D.C.
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
4
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Name one example of an American innovation
Lightbulb, car, airplane
What date is Independence Day?
July 4th
What is the highest court of the United States?
Supreme Court
What does the President's cabinet do?
Advises them
Name one state that borders Mexico
Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The president
Who signs bills to become laws?
President
What is the political party of the current president?
Democrat
What is the name for the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights
What is ONE responsibility of a US citizen?
Serve on a jury or vote in an election.
How many amendments are there?
27
US Representatives are elected for how many years
2
What branch of the government writes laws?
the Legislative Branch
What are the two MAJOR political parties in the US today?
Democrats and Republicans
How many senators are there? (*Hint: each state has two)
100
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Why does the flag have 13 stripes
Represent the 13 colonies
Who is the governor of Arizona?
Katie Hobbs
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
The Federalist Papers defended the Constitution, name 1 writer
Hamilton, Jay, Madison
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Everyone in the state
What was the war between the North and the South?
Civil War