American Government
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
said that the United States is free
What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
- speech
- expression
- religion
- bear arms
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
What event happened on September 11, 2001?
terrorists attacked the united states
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
- obey the laws
- be loyal to the United States
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
During the cold war, what was the main concern of the United States?
communism
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C
What stops a branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their Democracy?
- vote
- write to newspaper
- join a political party
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Georgia, South & North Carolina, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Conneticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia
Name 2 U.S. Holidays
Juneteenth, Presidents' day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day
What ocean is east of the U.S.?
Atlantic
Who vetoes a bill?
The president
What is freedom of religion?
to practice a religion or not practice a religion
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
Name 1 war fought in the 1900s.
Korean War, World War 1, World War 2
Name one U.S. territory
Guam
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
U.S. Virgin Islands
Name your U.S. Representative.
John Garamendi
Name one power of the federal government.
to print money
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
What is the name of the national anthem?
the Star Spangled Banner
Name 1 American Indian tribe.
Cherokee
Hopi
Crow
Creek