Geography
Politics and Politicians
Civic Participation
People
Miscellaneous
100
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
100

Name all thre branches of government.

Judicial, legislative, executive

100

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

vote, write to a newspaper, run for office, etc.

100
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Africa
100
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
200
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
the Mississippi
200

What movement tried to end racial discrimination? Name one person who worked to end racial discrimination.

Civil Rights, answers will vary

200
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the flag the U.S.
200
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Hopi Iroquois many others
200
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
300

What is the capital of your state? And who is the governor?

Frankfort, Andy Beshear

300

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states, and how long do they serve?

Population, 2 years

300
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.
300
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for freedom
300
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy (or capitalist economy)
400
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific Ocean
400

DOUBLE JEOPARDY.... What is the name of the president of the United States now, and what number(s) president is he?

Donald Trump 45 and 47

400
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
400

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans

400

What do the 50 stars and 13 stripes on the American flag represent?  

states and colonies

500
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam, Puerto Rico, Mariana Islands, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands
500

Name ONE third-party system.

Green, libertarian, etc.

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

DOUBLE JEOPARDY..... Name BOTH of your senators. AND SAY WHO THEY REPRESENT.

Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell, the people of Kentucky

500

Laws are broken up between state and federal level, give an example of each.

Federal:to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties 

State: ▪ provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use 

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