Geography
Politics and Politicians
Civic Participation
People
Miscellaneous
100
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific Ocean
100

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Joe Biden

100
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
100

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans (aka American "Indians")

100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies.
200
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
200

Who is the governor of your state?

Gavin Newsom

200

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

vote; write to a newspaper (many others)

200

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

People from Africa

200

Name two national U.S. holidays.

New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; President's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving

300

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

The Missouri River; the Mississippi River


300

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican

300

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The U.S. flag; the U.S.

300

Name one Native American tribe in the United States.

Hopi, Iroquois, Cherokee, Sioux, Ohlone, many others

300
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
400

What is the capital of your state?

Sacramento

400
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic Party
400

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.

400
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for freedom
400
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy (or capitalist economy)
500
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam, Puerto Rico, Mariana Islands, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands
500

Who was the leader of the 13 colonies?

The King of England

500

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Vote in a federal election; Serve on a jury

500
What are people from Great Britain called?
British
500

What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law; no one is above the law; leaders must obey the law; government must obey the law

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