Geography
Politics and Politicians
Civic Participation
Government
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?

Donald Trump

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

What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court

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

What does the President's Cabinet do?

advises the President

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

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

because of the state's population

because they have more people

because some states have more people

300
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
400
What is the capital of your state?
Albany
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

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

two (2)

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

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general in what war?

WWll

500

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

vote in a federal election serve on a jury

500

What does the Judicial Branch do?

Reviews the laws

explains the laws

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