Citizenship
This is a person who belongs to a country and has the rights and duties of that country.
A citizen
How many stars are on the Texas flag?
1 star
What is Paul Revere most famous for?
His midnight ride to warn of British troops.
The president is in charge of the
Country
A tax on things we buy, like clothes or toys.
Sales tax
This is what we say every morning to show respect for our flag and country.
Pledge of Allegiance
What is our state flower?
Bluebonnet
What was Abigail Adams' famous letter?
Remember the Ladies
The governor is in charge of the
State
A tax on your home or land.
Property tax
This is something citizens do to choose their leaders and help make decisions in the government.
Voting
What is our national bird?
Eagle
What was Sojourner Truth known for?
Her powerful speeches
The mayor is in charge of the
City
A tax that comes out of an adult's paycheck.
Income tax
This is something people do to officially become citizens of the United States.
Take the Oath of Allegiance
What is our national flower?
Rose
What did both Abigail Adams and Sojourner Truth believe in?
Equal rights for African Americans and women
Our Texas governor is
Greg Abbott
Who collects our tax money?
The government
These are the freedoms and protections that all citizens have, like freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Rights
What is our state bird?
Mockingbird
What was the war between the American colonists and the British called?
The American Revolution
Our Houston mayor is
John Whitmire
Why do we pay taxes?
Taxes fund government services, like schools and police stations.