DATES
When was the Declaration of Independence signed/adopted?
July 4th, 1776
What are the TWO major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Who was the FIRST President of the U.S. AND Who is the CURRENT President and Vice President of the U.S.?
Former President George Washington; President Donald J. Trump; J.D. Vance
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana (The Louisiana Purchase)
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Military?
The President of the U.S. (President Donald J. Trump)
When did the American Great Depression start?
The Great Depression started August, 1929
What month do we vote for the President, how old do you have to be to vote, AND how long do they serve per term?
November; 18 years old; 4 years
Who is the Richland County School District One superintendent?
Dr. Todd A. Walker
Who lived in the U.S. BEFORE the Europeans arrived AND what is the Holiday that came from their meeting?
The Native Americans; Thanksgiving
If both the U.S. President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
When did American women get the right to vote?
(BONUS- After which amendment was passed?)
American women were allowed to vote August 18th, 1920
(BONUS- after the passage of the 19th amendment)
What are the TWO houses that make up the U.S. Congress
The Senate and The House of Representatives
Who was the Primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What were the two sides fighting during the Civil War, When did it start, AND who was the President during said war?
The Union and the Confederacy; 1861; Former President Abraham Lincoln
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Do we ever say, "happy Memorial Day"?
Memorial Day is to Honor Deceased Veterans while Veterans Day is to Honor the living Veterans; NO!!
When was South Carolina Made a U.S. state?
May 23rd, 1788
Name ALL THREE branches of government AND say who leads the one starting with the letter "E"
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive; The President of the U.S.
Who is the Governor of South Carolina AND Who are the two Senators from South Carolina?
The Honorable Henry McMasters; Tim Scott and Lindsay Graham
Name the rights or freedom from the First Amendment (5)
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of religion, and Freedom to Petition the Government
Name all 6 U.S. Military Branches
Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Space Force, Coast Guard
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? AND How many U.S. Senators are there?
435;100
What is a constitutional amendment? How many are there? What do we call the first 10?
A constitutional amendment is a change, or addition to the U.S. Constitution; 27; The Bill of Rights
Name ALL 13 original colonies
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Navy?
The President of the U.S.