Symbols/holidays
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4 (th)
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution?
The bill of rights
Name one of the two longest river in the United States.
Missouri River
Mississippi river
Name one state that borders Mexico
name one state that borders Canada
California, Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas
Main, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, or Alaska
Why does the flag Have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes are present the original colonies
What is an amendment?
A change (to the constitution)
an addiction (to the constitution)
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy
market economy
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state
because each star represents a state
because there are 50 states
The idea of self government is in the first three words of the constitution. what are these words?
We the people
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
Speech
religion
assembly
press
petition the government
Name one US territory.
Puerto Rico
US Virgin islands
American Samoa
northern Mariana islands
Guam
Have you ever been in jail or prison? What is the difference between jail or prison?
jail is county and prison is for a convicted felons
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What does the constitution do?
Set up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
What are two rights in the declaration of independence?
Life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
liberty Island
Do you have any children? if so how many? What are their ages and names?
*response here*
Name to national holidays...
New Year’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, memorial day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Martin Luther King Jr. Day
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What did the declaration of independence do?
Announced our independence (from Great Britain)
declared their independence (from Great Britain)
said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow
the law leaders must obey the law
government must obey the law
no one is above the law