Geography
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name on branch or part of government.
Congress
President
We elect a President for how many years?
Four years (4)
Name one state that borders Canada.
Washington
New York
Maine
Alaska
New Hampshire
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Idaho
Montana
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Christmas
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Six (6)
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific Ocean
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because of the 13 original colonies.
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
the Atlantic Ocean
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
the flag
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes.
Who does a Senator represent?
All people of the state.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote.
You don't have to pay to vote.
Any citizen can vote.
A male citizen of any race can vote.