Geography
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
▪ Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances OR separation of powers
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
▪ War of 1812
▪ Mexican-American War
▪ Civil War
▪ Spanish-American War
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
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Name one state that borders Canada
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho etc.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435 Representatives
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
▪ New York (Harbor)
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the people
When was the Constitution written?
1787
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6 years (Senators)
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
Name one U.S. territory.
▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
1. advises the President
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
▪ fought for women’s rights
▪ fought for civil rights
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
1. Pacific (Ocean) WEST
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9 justices
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
▪ (James) Madison
▪ (Alexander) Hamilton
▪ (John) Jay
▪ Publius
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*
Alex Padilla
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Flag