American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress
- the Senate and the House (of Representatives)
Who is considered the "Father of our Country"
George Washington
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Why does the U.S. flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state ▪ because each star represents a state ▪ because there are 50 states
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the people
The Federal Government is composed of three distinct branches. What are they?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Who was president during the civil war?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Why does the U.S. flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies ▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances, separation of power
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Name three states that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
What is the name of the national anthem and who wrote it?
The Star-Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key
Name two rights or freedoms from the first amendment
speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
Every U.S. state has 2 representatives serving in Congress. Name one of Oregon's current representatives
Ron Wyden or Jeff Merkley
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana, Or Louisiana Territory
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Mississippi or Missouri River
What is the date of the first U.S. independence day?
July 4th, 1776
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist or market economy
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
▪ Cherokee ▪ Navajo ▪ Sioux ▪ Chippewa ▪ Choctaw ▪ Pueblo ▪ Apache ▪ Iroquois ▪ Creek ▪ Blackfeet ▪ Seminole ▪ Cheyenne ▪ Arawak ▪ Shawnee ▪ Mohegan ▪ Huron ▪ Oneida ▪ Lakota ▪ Crow ▪ Teton ▪ Hopi ▪ Inuit
Name one U.S. territory.
▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
Name 5 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