Three Branches
Politics and Politicians
Civic Participation
People
Miscellaneous
100

What are the three branches of government?

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

100

Who is considered the "Father of Our Country?"

George Washington

100
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
100

Name one US territory

Guam, Puerto Rico, Mariana Islands, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands

200

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

9

200

Who is the governor of your state?

Tony Evers

200

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

15 = All males can vote

19 = All women can vote

24 = do not have to pay to vote

26 = 18 can vote

200

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

Wrote the Emancipation Proclamation

Freed the slaves

200
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day MLK, Jr. Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas
300

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

435

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 flag the U.S.
300

Who was President during World War I?

Woodrow Wilson

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

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

6

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

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

World War 2

400
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy (or capitalist economy)
500

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

Speaker of the House
500

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

500

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

vote in a federal election or serve on a jury

500

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

500
What is the rule of law?
everyone must follow the law
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