Government
Name one branch of government
Congress, Legislative, Judicial
What is the Supreme Law of the Land
the Constitution
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and The Flag
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
WW1, WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
The Original 13 colonies
Who is the Current President and Vice President of the US
Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris
What is one thing The US Constitution does
Sets Up the Government, Defines the Government, Protects the basic rights of Americans
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a Jury, Vote in a Federal Election
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
The 50 states of the US
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch
The President of the US
What is an amendment?
a change to the constitution, an addition to the Constitution
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
How many US senators are there
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27 (Currently)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Name two national U.S. holidays
New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
What are the 2 parts of the US Congress
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
between ages 18 and 26
What cause the US to enter WW2
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner