Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1900s?
World War 2
Who was president during World War 1?
Wilson
In what month do we vote for president?
November
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the president
What does the president's cabinet do?
It advises the president.
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians (Native Americans)
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for freedom (there are other answers)
Name ONE state that borders Mexico?
California (there are others)
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800s?
the Civil War
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What is freedom of religion?
We can practice any religion, or no religion.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
the Atlantic
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators?
Virginia: Time Kaine or Mark Warner
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people of the state
What does the Constitution do?
It sets up the government.
What are two cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State and Secretary of Labor (there are more answers)
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
Name 1 of the 2 longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi or Missouri
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Some states have more people.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
18-year-old citizens can vote
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
to obey the laws
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the Speaker of the House
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
2
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
She worked for women's rights.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the president
What is the name of the president of the U.S. now?
Joe Biden
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Hamilton (Madison, Jay)
What are the 2 major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
to vote (there are more answers)
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam (there are others)
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)
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York City
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It said the United States is free.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of powers (checks and balances)
Who is the father of our country?
Washington
Name your U.S. representative.
Gerry Connolly or Jennifer Wexton or Don Beyer
(answers vary)
Who vetoes bills?
the president
What is an amendment?
a change
What is the political party of the president now?
Republican
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
Name 2 national U.S. holidays.
Columbus Day and Thanksgiving
What does the judicial branch do?
It explains laws.
What are the two parts of Congress?
the Senate and the House
We elect a president for how many years?
4
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Name one right only for United States citizens.
to vote in a federal election
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who signs bills to become laws?
the president
What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
voting & writing to a newspaper
Name ONE American Indian tribe in the United States?
Hopi (there are others)
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must obey the law.
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
He worked for civil rights.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
Who was the first president?
Washington
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Africa
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes (they wanted to choose their own leaders)
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
Name ONE state that borders Canada.
Alaska (there are others)
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
the Civil Rights Movement
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech and freedom of religion
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War 2
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
When must all males register for the Selective Service?
at age 18
Name one branch or part of government?
Congress (the president, courts)
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
freedom of speech (there are other answers)
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
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)
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
He started the first free libraries. (There are more answers).
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States OR the flag
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War 2?
Roosevelt
Who is the governor of your state?
Virginia: Ralph Northam
What is the capital of your state?
Virginia: Richmond
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the vice president
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
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