Founding Fathers & Documents
What is known as the "Father of our Country?
George Washington
Why does the flag have 50 Stars?
because there is one star for each state/ there are 50 states
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance
The United States/ the Flag
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
press
Petition the government
How many years must you list every address where you have lived
Last 5 years
what happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
What is the capital of the United States?
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury or vote in a federal election
Name one promise you make when you become a United States Citizen
Give up loyalty to other countries
defend the constitution
obey U.S. laws
serve in the military
be loyal to the United states
list all trips taken, how long must a trip be to require you to list it?
any trip over 24 hours
What are the two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What Ocean is on the west cost of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean
Who did the United States fight in World War II
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What are two rights only for the United States citizens
Vote in a Federal election and run for federal office.
part 9, have you EVER failed to support your dependents or pay alimony
no
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The Missouri River or the Mississippi River
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did
Freed the Slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
When must all men register for the Selective Service
18
have you EVER been a member of the Communist or any totalitarian party
no
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat
Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
First Postmaster General
Started the First free libraries
Name one state that borders Mexico
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution Name the writers
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
18
part 9 asks if you have EVER helped anyone enter or try to enter the United States Illegally
No