Branches of Government
Name the three branches of the U.S. government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf War
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
Who is your Governor
Abigail Spanberg
Which branch writes laws?
Legislative branch
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
6 years
When did women gain the right to vote nationwide?
1920
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
Who is your representative
Eugene Vindman
Who leads the executive branch?
The President
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What event brought the United States into World War II?
attack on Pearl Harbor
Why does the U.S. flag have 13 stripes?
one stripe for each of the original colonies / states.
Where was the first English colony?
Jamestown Virginia
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
How long is a term for a House member?
2 years
Who was a famous civil rights leader?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House, or Mike Johnson
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attack the USA
Name a holiday that honors U.S. military service members.
Memorial Day or Veteran's Day
What are the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights