Government
You have to be how old to vote in the United States
18
The constitution has this many amendments
27
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
What state was formed from the territory we bought from France?
Louisiana
The first president of the United States
George Washington
This stops branches of government from becoming too powerful
checks and balances
These three rights are given in the declaration of independence
Life, Liberty, and pursuit of happiness
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
Represent the 13 original colonies
What ocean is on the west coast?
Pacific Ocean
Who was the president during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
What are two rights given to everyone living in the United States, regardless of citizenship?
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
The first amendment gives these five rights
Religion, Speech, assembly, petition, and Press
What three countries did the United States fight against during WWII
Italy, Japan, and Germany
What are the names of the two longest rivers in the U.S.
Missouri and Mississippi river
What is the name of our two senators?
Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul
Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal (national) government. Name 3.
Declare war, print money, and create an army
Freed all enslaved people in states of rebellion
What four wars were fought in the 1800s
War of 1812, Mexican-American war, Civil War, and Spanish-American war.
What states border Mexico?
Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas
Who is our governor?
Andy Beshear
Name four cabinet positions
Vice President, Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs
Under the Constitution, certain powers belong to the states. Name 3.
Health, education, and welfare (public safety)
Name six national/federal holidays.
Name the 13 original colonies
Virginia, Massachusetts, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Georgia, Delaware, New Hampshire.
Who is the current Chief Justice?
John G. Roberts