Geography
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans (aka American "Indians")
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Who is the governor of your state? (California)
Gavin Newsom
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote; write to a newspaper (many others)
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
People from Africa
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
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
The Missouri River; the Mississippi River
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The U.S. flag; the U.S.
Name one Native American tribe in the United States.
Hopi, Iroquois, Cherokee, Sioux, Ohlone, many others
What is the capital of your state?
Sacramento
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 religious freedom; for economic opportunity; for political liberty
What are the 3 branches of the U.S. government?
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Vote in a federal election; Serve on a jury
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
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