Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
What food is mostly sold at a baseball game?
A hot dog.
What do the red and white stripes on the American flag symbolize?
The 13 original colonies that declared independence.
Which was the first state to be admitted to the union?
Delaware.
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up/defines the government and protects basic rights.
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 1775).
Which American city is most famous for its deep-dish pizza?
Chicago.
What is the "price" for individual freedom often cited in American culture?
Self-reliance.
What was the original capital of the U.S.?
New York City
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
Which 1803 purchase doubled the size of the U.S.?
The Louisiana Purchase.
What popular burger condiment was used as medicine in the 1800s?
Ketchup.
What are typical activities on Independence Day (July 4th)?
Picnics, fireworks, and barbecues.
Who was the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Who makes federal laws?
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives).
What war was fought between the North and South?
The American Civil War (1861–1865).
Which fast-food chain has the most locations in the U.S.?
Subway.
What do Americans traditionally eat on Thanksgiving Day?
Turkey and mashed potatoes.
What year was the first U.S. dollar printed?
1862.
What is one right from the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, assembly, press, or petition.
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble.
Which U.S. state produces the most pistachios?
California.
What country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France.
What is the largest national park in the U.S.?
The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve in Alaska.