Symbols
What is the name of our national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
What does it mean to be stateless?
Someone who is not a citizen of any country
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
What is the difference between human rights and the rights of citizens?
What are the 3 main ways illegal immigrants enter the country?
1. crossing the border
2. overstaying their visas
3. smuggling/human trafficing
How many stars were on the first American flag? And what did they represent?
13 - the 13 colonies
What is the process of becoming a citizen called?
Naturalization
What is the “supreme law of the land”?
The constitution of the united states
We hold these truths to be________________, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
self evident
Name 3 dangers of crossing the border illegally
Gang violence and extortion
Kidnapping and human trafficking (as many as 20,000 are kidnapped every year)
Rape (six in ten migrant women and girls are raped on the journey)
Covid-19 and other diseases
Heatstroke and heat exhaustion
Getting swept away in the strong currents of rivers
Getting stuck on the top of barriers
What do the spikes on the statue of liberty’s crown represent?
The 7 seas and 7 continents
Name 2 of the ways you can get a green card
Marriage, work, education, luck
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The speaker of the house of representatives
What is one responsibility listed in the oath of allegiance?
Abandoning/leaving behind all loyalty to a person's previous country or leader
Supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States
Following the principles set forth in the Constitution and obey the country's laws
Serving in the military, when required by law
Performing civilian work of national importance when required by law
Who deported more illegal immigrants, President Obama or President Trump?
President Obama
When was the last time the liberty bell was rung?
George Washingtons Birthday in 1846
Name 2 of the steps in the naturalization process
1. Get a green card
2. Be at least 18 years old
3. Be able to read, write, and speak basic English
4. Have a basic understanding of United States history and government
5. You must reside in the United States continuously for at least 5 years as a permanent resident
6. You must be a person of good moral character
7. Oath of Alligence
How many supreme court justices do we have? (and for bonus points, who is the chief justice?)
9
(John Roberts)
Which right is granted by the 9th amendment?
Rights granted in the Constitution shall not infringe on other rights.
How many illegal immigrants live in the US right now?
10.5 million (or 23% of all immigrants)
Why is the bald eagle called “bald”?
It comes from the word piebald, and old word, meaning “marked with white”
You must reside in the United States continuously for at least ___ years as a permanent resident
5
How many senators do we have?
100
Protection against housing soldiers in civilian homes, is which amendment?
3rd
What does ICE stand for?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement