Geography
What ocean is on the east coast of the US?
The Atlantic Ocean
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one branch of the government
Name 2 national US holidays
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
Name 3 of the original 13 colonies
What are the three Unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
How many U.S. Senators are there?
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
Name 1 of the 2 longest rivers in the US
Missouri River OR Mississippi River
Name 1 war fought by the US in the 1800s
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers
Name 2 states that border Canada
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?
Communism
What is the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What are the two parts of U.S. Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Name 2 US territories
Who was President during WWII?
FDR
What is the "rule of law"?
Speaker of the House
What keeps one branch of government from becoming more powerful than the others?
Checks and Balances/ Separation of Powers