I Like Turtles
Who was the first US President?
George Washington
The number of US Senators in America?
100
Name a right only US citizens get.
Run for Federal Office.
When is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4th
Name the capitol of Utah, and the USA.
(1) Salt Lake City; (2) Washington D.C.
Why are there 13 stripes on the flag?
They represent the original 13 colonies.
The current Governor's name is?
Governor Gary Herbert
What happened on September 11th, 2001?
How does America decide the number of Representatives (aka Congressmen) each state gets?
Based on a state's population.
The name of our current President is.
Donald Trump
What is an amendment?
An addition to the constitution.
There are four amendments about voting, know one:
Citizens 18 years and older can vote.
Who signs bills into law?
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It declared US independence from Britain.
Name a responsibility only US citizens have.
Serve on a jury.
What was the major concern in America during the Cold War?
Communism
What is the economic system of the US called?
Capitalism
Name one right guaranteed in the First Amendment:
Freedom of Speech
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name the two parts of Congress:
(1) Senate; (2) House of Representatives
Name 3 reasons why the colonists came to America.
(1) Religious Freedom; (2) Economic Opportunity; (3) To Escape Persecution
The Supreme Law of the Land is what?
The US Constitution
Name the rights in the Declaration of Independence.
(1) Life; (2) Liberty; (3) & the Pursuit of Happiness
How can Americans participate in their democracy (name all 5)?
(1) Write letters; (2) Give Opinions; (3) Join Community Group; (4) Run for Office; (5) Vote
For how many years are Senators, Representatives, and the President elected?
(1) Senators - 6 years; (2) Representatives {aka Congressmen} - 2 years; (3) President - 4 years