Secretary of State and Secretary of Labor (there are more answers)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It said the United States is free.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
What does the president's cabinet do?
It advises the president.
What is the political party of the president now?
Democrat
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800s?
the Civil War
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators?
Jim Risch or Mike Crapo
Name your U.S. representative.
Mike Simpson
Who was president during World War 1?
Wilson
Who is the governor of your state?
Virginia: Ralph Northam
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
to obey the laws
Who is the father of our country?
Washington
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech and freedom of religion
What is an amendment?
a change
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
He started the first free libraries. (There are more answers).
Name 2 national U.S. holidays.
Columbus Day and Thanksgiving
What is freedom of religion?
We can practice any religion, or no religion.
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the Speaker of the House
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire (Virginia, Maryland, N. Carolina, Georgia, S. Carolina, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts)
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
the Civil Rights Movement
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
2
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What does the Constitution do?
It sets up the government.
Name ONE state that borders Canada.
Alaska (there are others)
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1900s?
World War 2
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam (there are others)
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the vice president
Who vetoes bills?
the president
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
18-year-old citizens can vote
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
to give a driver's license (there are more answers)
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must obey the law.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
Who signs bills to become laws?
the president
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
Who was the first president?
Washington
Name one right only for United States citizens.
to vote in a federal election
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War 2
We elect a president for how many years?
4
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
He worked for civil rights.
Name 1 of the 2 longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi or Missouri
What are the two parts of Congress?
the Senate and the House
When must all males register for the Selective Service?
at age 18
What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
voting & writing to a newspaper
What are the 2 major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Name ONE American Indian tribe in the United States?
Hopi (there are others)
Name one branch or part of government?
Congress (the president, courts)
What is the name of the president of the U.S. now?
Joe Biden
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Africa
What does the judicial branch do?
It explains laws.
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
She worked for women's rights.
What is the capital of your state?
Virginia: Richmond
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for freedom (there are other answers)
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Hamilton (Madison, Jay)
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the president
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States OR the flag
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York City
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of powers (checks and balances)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes (they wanted to choose their own leaders)
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
the Atlantic
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
freedom of speech (there are other answers)
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
to vote (there are more answers)
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians (Native Americans)
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War 2?
Roosevelt
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the president
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people of the state
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
In what month do we vote for president?
November
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Some states have more people.
Name ONE state that borders Mexico?
California (there are others)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
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