System of Government
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
The System of Checks and Balances
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joseph Biden
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Purchase
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What was the date of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center?
September 11, 2001
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The American Civil War
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
What did Martin Luther Jr. do?
Civil Rights leader
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6 years
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights (suffrage)
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is one star for each state in the Union.
Name 1 war fought by the United States in the 1900's.
The Vietnam War
Who is North Dakota's lone Congressman (U.S. Representative)?
Kelly Armstrong
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in the Confederate States
What is the name of the national anthem?
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War 2?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
The have a larger population
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President of the United States
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's
The American Civil War
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Thanksgiving and Veterans Day
Who was President during World War 1?
Woodrow Wilson