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Democracy and Government
Colonial Times
18-1900's
Geography
100
Name three national holidays.
Possible answers: Christmas, Veteran's Day, Labor Day, Patriot's Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, etc.
100
What are the first three words of the constitution, also the idea of self government?
We the People.
100
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
100
Name a war the U.S. fought that took place in the 1800's
answers can include: War of 1812
, Mexican-American War
, Civil War
, or Spanish-American War
100
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
200
What is one responsibility only for U.S. citizens?
Vote or surve on a jury
200
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Answers can include: Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce
,Secretary of Defense
, Secretary of Education
, Secretary of Energy
, Secretary of Health and Human Services
, Secretary of Homeland Security
, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
, Secretary of Interior
, Secretary of State
, Secretary of Transportation
, Secretary of Treasury
,Secretary of Veterans' Affairs
, Secretary of Labor
, Attorney General
200
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
George Washington
200
Name a country the U.S. fought in World War II
Answers can include Japan, Germany, and Italy
200
Name two states that border Canada
Accepted answers include Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana,New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, or Washington.
300
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Answers can include: provide schooling and education
, provide protection (police)
, provide safety (fire departments)
, give a driver's license
, or approve zoning and land use
300
What is the economic system in the U.S.?
capitalism
300
Who wrote the Declaration of Independece?
Thomas Jefferson
300
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
300
Where is the statue of liberty?
New York (Harbor)
400
What is the name of the Speaker of House Representatives now?
John Boehner
400
Who is the governor of your state?
Jerry Brown
400
When was the constitution written?
1787
400
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights
400
Name one of the two longest rivers in the U.S.
The Mississippi River and the Missouri River are acceptable answers
500
How many justices are on the supreme court a. 5 b. 9 c. 13 d. 45
b.9
500
How long do we elect a U.S. Representative? a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 4 years
b. 2 years
500
Name three of the thirteen original colonies
Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Georgia are all acceptable answers.
500
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.
Communism
500
What does D.C. in Washington D.C. stand for?
District Columbia
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