because there is one star for each state ▪ because each star represents a state ▪ because there are 50 states
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 ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
▪ Atlantic (Ocean)
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
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
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
Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
New York (Harbor) ▪ Liberty Island
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election ▪ run for federal office
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies ▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
▪ Pacific (Ocean)
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
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States ▪ the flag
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River) ▪ Mississippi (River)
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18) ▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
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
What is the name of the national anthem?
▪ The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the capital of the United States?*
▪ Washington, D.C
When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
July 4
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