Government
Who leads the executive branch of government?
The President
At what age do men register for selective service?
Eighteen
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Why did people rush to California in the 1800s?
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
Six Years
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Vote in a Federal Election
Serve on a Jury
Who was the president during World War One?
Woodrow Wilson
What is the biggest state?
Alaska
Who was interned during World War Two?
Japanese Americans
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Name one freedom in the first amendment.
Speech
Religion
Petition the Government
Assembly
Press
Name a war fought in the 1800’s, answer can’t be Civil War.
War of 1812
Mexican American War
Spanish American War
What U.S. mountain range is located in the eastern part of the country?
Appalachian Mountains
What major ecological disaster occurred during the Great Depression in the bread basket states?
The Dust Bowl
What is one power of the federal government?
Print Money
Declare War
Make Treaties
Create an Army
How many amendments are there?
Twenty Seven
Name three of the original 13 colonies.
Virginia
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Hampshire
North Carolina
South Carolina
What river forms part of the border between Texas and Mexico?
The Rio Grande River
Name two presidents who were assassinated.
Abraham Lincoln
John F Kennedy
James Garfield
What country’s government did we model the constitution on?
England
Who is our US Representative?
Blake Moore
Who was the first woman to run for President of the United States?
Victoria Woodhull
What is the tallest mountain in the United States?
Mt. Denali
Who is Ms. Kendell’s favorite president?
Teddy Roosevelt