American Government 1
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
because they didn't have self-government
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory
Louisiana
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state
because each star represents a state
because there are 50 states
In what month do we vote for President?
November
We elect a President for how many years?
4
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
the War between the States
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Name two 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
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
fought for civil rights
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
New Jersey
near New York City
on the Hudson (River)
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Tony Evers
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin McCarthy
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
explains laws
resolves disputes (disagreements)
decides if a law goes against the Constitution