The American Flag
How many stripes are on the American Flag?
13
What plan did the Founding Fathers create for running the country?
The constitution
What does D.C. stand for in Washington, D.C.?
District of Columbia
What is the name of the house where the president lives?
the White House
What is the name of the president’s office?
the Oval Office
What does each start on the flag represent?
a state
What did the Founding Fathers want the president to do?
listen to the people and work for their needs?
Why was Washington, D.C. created?
to be the nation’s capital and not part of any state
Who moves into the White House with the president?
the president’s family and pets
Where is the Oval Office located?
the West Wing of the White House
How many stars on the the American Flag?
50
What did the Founding Fathers fear if the president lived in one state?
that the state would seem more important
Who was Washington, D.C. named after?
George Washington
When does a president move into the White House?
when they are elected
What does the president do in the Oval Office?
sign laws and give speeches
What do the red and white stripes represent?
The original 13 colonies
Who are the Founding Fathers
the men who helped create the U.S. government
How wide was the city originally supposed to be?
ten miles
What happens to the White House when a new president is elected?
the old president moves out and the new one moves in
Why is it called the Oval Office?
because of its shape
What is the American flag a symbol of?
The United States of America
What method did the Founding Fathers choose for selecting the president
election by the people
What makes Washington, D.C. different from the 50 states?
it’s not in any state
What part of the White House does the president work in?
the West Wing
Name one major activity that happens in the Oval Office.
giving speeches or signing laws