Government
3 Branches of the Government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
Why does the flag have 13 stripes and 50 stars?
13 stripes for 13 colonies
50 stars for each state
What is the name of the president now?
Joe Biden
Who is the Governor of your state now?
The Governor of the state of Texas is Gregg Abbott.
What territory did the United States buy from
France in 1803?
Territory of Louisiana
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
The name of the U.S. national Anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
Who is the Vice-President?
Kamala Harris
What is one power of the states?
Drivers' licenses and approve zoning and land use. They also provide schooling and education
Name one war fought by the United States in the
1800s.
The Civil War was the biggest U.S. war in the 1800s.
If president and vice president can no longer serve, who serves?
Name 3 of the original 13 states?
1.New York
2.North Carolina
3.South Carolina
Who is the first president and the father of our country?
George Washington
What is one power of the Federal Government?
Declare war, print money, create an army, and make treaties.
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery was one problem that led to the Civil War.
Who Vetoes and signs bills into laws?
The President
Where is the statue of liberty located?
New York
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
The one responsibility they have is Voting.
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Ended slavery and created the possibility of civil and social freedom for African-Americans.
What are two cabinet level positions?
Secretary of state and secretary of labor
Name 2 national holidays in November?
1. Veterans Day
2. Thanksgiving Day
Name 3 states that border Canada?
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Alaska.
When must all men register for Selective Service?
Within 30 days of his 18th birthday
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
"that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free.”