Geography
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II
Name one branch or part of the government
legislative
President
executive
the courts
judicial
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
Who was President during World War I
(Woodrow) Wilson
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
the Mississippi
the Missouri River
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What did Susan B Anthony do?
fought for women's wrights
fought for civil rights
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
2
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
What is the capital of your state?
Austin, Texas
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam
Puerto Rico
Northern Mariana Islands
Samoa
U.S. Virgin Islands
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Who is the governor of your state?
Greg Abbott
The Senate and House (of Representatives)
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.