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Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Citizens
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
Why did the United States enter World War I?
To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia)
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
Communism
Name one example of an American innovation.
Light bulb
Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine)
Skyscrapers
Airplane
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
Name three 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
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee
Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War?
Russia
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War II
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Emancipation Proclamation
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
“Father of Our Country”
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Freedom
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Vote
Run for office
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Any citizen can vote.
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Nine(9)
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Labor and Secretary of State
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
JD Vance
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation
Name the three branches of government.
Congress, president, and the courts
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic