Geography
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the name of the president of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians/Native Americans
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, write to a newspaper, run for office, help with a campaign, join a community group, call your representative, and more!
How old do you have to be to vote?
18 years old
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
the Mississippi or the Missouri
What are the three branches of government?
Judicial, Executive, and Legislative
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
The flag, the U.S.
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Hopi, Iroquois, Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, and many others
What is the capital of your state?
Hartford
How many years is the President elected for?
How many years is a Senator elected for?
4 years
6 years
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Obey the laws, give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S., serve in the military if needed, serve the nation if needed be loyal to the U.S.
What is one reason colonists came to America?
For freedom, religious freedom, economic opportunity, and more
What are two Cabinet-level positions? (Leaders chosen by the President)
Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Vote in a federal election or serve on a jury
Why did colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes (taxation without representation), because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering), because they didn’t have self-government
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law, Leaders must obey the law, Government must obey the law, No one is above the law.