Geography
What is the capital of the U.S.
Washington D.C.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What are the 3 branches of the government?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
What is the name of the system used to elected the next president?
The Electoral College
What national monument is in South Dakota?
Mount Rushmore
Which date did the U.S. gain independence from Great Britain?
July 4th, 1776
Who is known for signing their name abnormally big on the constitution?
John Hancock
What is the name of the system that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What is the name of the location where people can vote?
Polls
What is the smallest U.S. State?
Rhode Island
What were the names of the two sides during the civil war?
The Confederates vs. The Union
How many amendments are currently in the constituton?
27
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
100
How many electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
538
What is the lowest point in the U.S.
Death Valley
What city was the first capital of the United States?
New York City
Who signed the Constitution first?
George Washington
How many members are in the House of Representitives?
435
Name 2 political parties excluding the Democratic and Republican party?
Libertarian Party, Green Party, Constitution Party, Forward Party (answers may vary)
How many time zones are in the U.S.?
6
Who led the first land expedition to the Pacific Coast?
Lewis and Clark
Where is the Constitution held today?
The National Archives Museum
Name a PA senator
Casey, Fetterman
Which president received the most amount of electoral votes in one election?
Ronal Reagan (1984)