Principles of American Democracy
System of Government
American History
U.S. Geography
Symbols and Holidays
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What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution

100

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The President

100

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 

Thomas Jefferson

100

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

Missouri River, Mississippi River

100

What is the Capitol of the Untied States?

Washington D.C.

200

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

We the People

200

What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?

Checks and Balances, Seperation of Powers

200

What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

1776

200

What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States

The Pacific Ocean 

200

Why does the flag have 13 stripes

For the Original 13 colonies

300

What is an amendment?

A change or addition to the Constitution

300

How many U.S. Senators are there?

One hundred (100)

300

What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?

The Louisiana Territory

300

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

Atlantic Ocean

300

Why does the flag have 50 stars

For the 50 states (1 star = 1 state)

400

What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights

400

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

Four hundred thrity-five (435)

400

Name one war fought be the U.S. in the 1800s.

War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War

400

Name one U.S. Territory

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

400

What is the name of the National Anthem

The Star-Spangled Banner

500

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Twenty-Seven (27)

500

Who becomes President if the President and Vice President can no longer serve?

The Speaker of the House

500

What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?

Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclimation)

500

Name one state that boarders Mexico.

California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas

500

When do we celebrate our Independence day?

July 4th

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