What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
Name one state that borders Mexico
▪ California ▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas
What is the capital of the United States?*
▪ Washington, D.C
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18) ▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
What is the name of the national anthem?
▪ The Star-Spangled Banner
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election ▪ run for federal office
Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
New York (Harbor) ▪ Liberty Island
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
▪ Atlantic (Ocean)
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States ▪ the flag
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
July 4
Name two national U.S. holidays.
▪ New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Ch
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote ▪ join a political party ▪ help with a campaign ▪ join a civic group ▪ join a community group ▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
because there is one star for each state ▪ because each star represents a state ▪ because there are 50 states
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River) ▪ Mississippi (River)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies ▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote ▪Any citizen can vote (Women and men can vote) ▪ A male citizen of any race can vote
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
▪ Pacific (Ocean)
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