American Government
The Constitution
The Presidency
Rights and Responsibilities
Holidays and Symbols
Geography
200

Name one branch or part of the government.

* Congress

*  Legislative

*  President

*  Executive

*  The courts

*  Judicial

200

What do we call the first 10 amendments in the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights.

200

We elect a President for how many years?

Four years.

200

What is ONE responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Serve on a jury and vote in a federal election.

200

When do Americans celebrate the national holiday Independence Day?

July 4th.

200

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

Missouri River

Mississippi River

400

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

*  Checks and balances

*  Separation of powers

400

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution.

400

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Vice-President.

400

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The flag and the United States.

400

What is one national holiday that honors the military?

Memorial Day and Veterans Day

400

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

The Atlantic Ocean.

600

What is the "rule of law"?

1.  Everyone must follow the law.

2.  Leaders must obey the law.

3.  The government must obey the law.

4.  No one is above the law.

600

Under the U.S. Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government.  What is ONE power of the government?

The powers that belong to the federal government are to print money, declare war, create an army, and make treaties.

600

What does the President's Cabinet do?

The Cabinet advises the President.

600

There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote.  Describe ONE of them.

* Citizens over 18 years old and older can vote.

*  You don't have to pay to vote.

*  Any citizen, man or woman, can vote.

*  A male citizen of any race can vote.

600

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner.

600

Name one state that borders Mexico.

Arizona; California; New Mexico; Texas

800

What is the economic system in the United States?

The United States has a capitalist economy or market economy.

800

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

The Constitution has 27 amendments.

800

If both the President and the Vice-President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Speaker of the House.

800

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Between 18 and 26 years old.

800

Why does the flag have 13 stripes and 50 stars?

The stripes represent the 13 original colonies and each star represents a state.

800

Name one U.S. territory.

American Samoa; Guam; Northern Mariana Islands; Puerto Rico; U.S. Virgin Islands

1000

Who makes federal laws?

Congress which is the Senate and the House of Representatives.  They are the known as the United States or national legislature.


1000

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

1. Freedom of Speech

2.  Freedom of Religion

3.  Freedom of Assembly

4.  Freedom of the Press

5.  Freedom to petition the government.

1000

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretaries of:  Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veteran Affairs.

Attorney General and Vice-President

1000

What is ONE promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?

* Give up loyalty to other countries.

* Defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.

* Obey the laws of the U.S.

* Serve in the U.S. military (if needed)

* Serve the nation (do important work, if needed)

* Be loyal to the U.S.

1000

Name two federally recognized national holidays.

New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; President's Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Thanksgiving; Christmas

1000

Name one state that borders Canada.

Alaska; Idaho; Maine; Michigan, Minnesota; Montana; New Hampshire; New York; North Dakota; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Vermont;  Washington

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