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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
President
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrat and Republican
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
▪ Terrorists attacked the United States.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Name two national U.S. holidays.
▪ New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote ▪ join a political party ▪ help with a campaign ▪ join a civic group ▪ join a community group ▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue ▪ call Senators and Representatives ▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy ▪ run for office ▪ write to a newspaper
What is freedom of religion?
▪ You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
▪ (because of) the state’s population
▪ (because) they have more people
▪ (because) some states have more people
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights movement
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
▪ World War I
▪ World War II
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life
▪ liberty
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
▪ provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
▪ fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. ▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) ▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).