Court/State
What is the highest court in the land?
The Supreme Court
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
Who is the Father of the Nation, and the First President of the United States?
George Washington
What happened on September 11, 2001
Terrorists flew planes which destroyed the twin towers in New York, attached the Pentagon,
and a plane fell in Shanksville, Pensylvania. More than 3000 people died
What is the Capital of the US?
Washington, DC
How many justices are there?
9
Who are we being loyal to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
The United States, the Flag
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians, or Native Indians
Name the US war between the North and South? What were they fighting about?
The civil war, slavery, economic reasons, and state's rights
Name 2 American Holidays?
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's day, Memorial day, Independence Day
Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's day, Thanksgiving
Christmas
What is the Capital of Michigan?
Lansing, Michigan
Name two rights of everyone living in the United States
Freedom of expression, speech, assembly, right to petition the government, freedom of religion,
right to bear arms
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans or people from Africa
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York Harbor, Liberty Island.
What is one power that the Federal Government and the State Government share?
To collect taxes
What is one right or responsibility only for US Citizens?
Vote in a Federal election, run for Federal Office.
Serve on a jury
How many original states/colonies were there?
13
What is the Civil Rights movement and who is famous for it?
Martin Luther King tried to end racial discrimination
What is the name of the National Anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
Who is the Governor of Michigan and what Political Party does he/she belong to?
Governor Whitmer, Democratic Party
What are two ways that American Citizens can participate in their democracy?
vote
join a political party
help campaign, call Senators and Reps, support a
policy, run for office, write the newspaper
Who was Susan B Anthony?
Fought for Women's rights and civil rights
What war did the US fight which allowed the US to add modern day Texas to the country?
US Mexican War
Name one State that borders Mexico
California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.