Geography
American Democracy
Civic Participation
People
Miscellaneous
100
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific Ocean
100

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

27

100
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies.
200

Name one state that borders Mexico?

California

Arizona

New Mexico

Texas

200

Who is the governor of your state?

Glenn Youngkin

200
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote write to a newspaper (many others)
200

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

U.S. diplomat

oldest member of the Constitutional Convention

first Postmaster General of the United States

writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”

started the first free libraries

200

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

Communism

300
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
the Mississippi
300

 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.


300
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the flag the U.S.
300

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

Cherokee

Navajo

Sioux

(many more)

300

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Japan, Germany, and Italy

400
What is the capital of your state?
Albany
400

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

Six

400

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Between 18 and 26 years of age

400

What is one reason colonists came to America?

for freedom

(religious, political, escape persecution, economic opportunity)

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

 If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Speaker of the House

500
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
vote in a federal election serve on a jury
500

Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

Mark Warner or Tim Kaine

500

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

We the people

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