Civics Exam 1
what do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the united states/ flag
what did martin luther king do?
fought for civil rights
who was the president during the great depression and world war II?
franklin roosevelt
What is the freedom of religion
You can practice any religion, or not practice any religion
What is one thing Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves, signed the Emancipation Proclamation
when is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
april 15
name one state that borders mexico
texas
name one war fought by the united states in the 1800s
civil war
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes president?
the Vice President
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
13 colonies
when must all men register for the selective service?
at age 18
between 18-26
whats one responsibilty that is only for united citizens?
serve on a jury
who is the father of our country?
george washington
Who did the US fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
Who was president during the Great Depression and WW2?
FDR
name one state that borders canada?
michigan
what are two rights in the declaration of independence?
life and liberty
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Name two U.S holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Columbus Day
Name one state that boarders Canada?
Michigan
why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there were 13 original colonies
name one american indian tribe in the united states
cherokee
Name one war fought by the US in the 1800s.
Civil War, War of 1812, Spanish-American War, Mexican-American War
Name two rights in the Declaration of Independence
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Capital of the US?
Washington, DC