Government
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of the government?
The executive branch
What country is north of the United States?
Canada
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Why does the flag have thirteen stripes?
-Because there were thirteen original colonies
-Because the stripes represent the original colonies
The Supreme Court justices work in which branch of the U.S. government?
The Judicial Branch
What is the largest state in the United States?
-Alaska
Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.
-Missouri River
-Mississippi River
Why does the flag have fifty stars?
-Because there is one star for each state
-Because there are fifty states
-Because each star represents a state
Which branch of government writes laws?
Legislative
What city in the United States has the most people?
-New York City
Name one state that borders Mexico
-California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
-The flag
-The United States
Name the three branches of government.
-Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
-Congress, the president, and the courts
What is the capital of the United States
-Washington, D.C.
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands
What is the largest state in the country?
Alaska
There are three branches of government. Why?
-Checks and balances
-Separation of powers
-So one part does not become too powerful
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
-New York (Harbor)
-Liberty Island
Name one state that borders Canada
-Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
What state has the most people in the United States?
New York