US History
Who was President of the United States of America during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Before he was President, what war was Dwight D. Eisenhower a General in?
World War II
What does the rule of law mean?
No one is above the law
What year did the United States declare independence from Great Britain?
1776
Which branch of the government is responsible for writing laws?
The Legislative Branch
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
JD Vance
What was the main concern of the United States during the Cold War?
Communism
What do the 13 stripes represent on the American flag?
The 13 original colonies
Name 5 wars that the United States was involved in during the 1900s
World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
All male citizens can vote (15th)
All male and female citizens can vote (19th)
Citizens don't have to pay a poll tax to vote (24th)
Citizens can vote if they are over 18 (26th)
Who was President of the United States on September 11th, 2001?
George W. Bush
What were the 3 countries that made up the Axis powers during World War II?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Name a state that borders Mexico
Arizona, California, New Mexico, or Texas
Who authored the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson in collaboration with John Adams, Ben Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman
How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
Who was President of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Which branch of Government interpreting the Constitution?
The Judicial Branch
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Which President instituted the New Deal to help bring the United States out of the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What political party controls the House of Representatives and the Senate right now?
House: Republicans
Senate: Democrats