U.S. Government
If the president dies, who becomes president?
The vice president.
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Name a state that borders Mexico.
Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California.
How old do you need to be to vote in the United States?
18
Who was the president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln.
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag and the United States.
Name the two longest rivers in the United States.
The Missouri River and Mississippi River.
What does freedom of religion mean?
You can have any religion or no religion at all.
Where were slaves from?
Africa.
For how many years do we elect a president?
4 years.
What is our national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner.
Which ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It freed slaves.
Who was the first president?
George Washington.
Congress is made up of 2 parts. What are they?
Senate and House of Representatives.
When is Tax Day?
April 15th.
Name a U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights.
Who did Christopher Columbus find living in the new land he discovered?
Native Americans.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The president.
What national holiday is in November and remembers pilgrims and Native Americans sharing food?
Thanksgiving.
Name a state that borders Canada.
Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, or Washington.
Our economy is ______________, which means we can buy and sell anything at a fair price.
Capitalism
When did terrorists attack the United States?