United States Geography
How many states make up the United States?
50
What are the 3 branches of the federal government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States of America and the Flag
How many white and red stripes are there in the American flag?
13
Which state is located the furthest west?
Hawaii
Who gave the famous speech that starts with the words "I have a dream"?
How is the President's wife called?
The First Lady
What is one responsibility that is ONLY for citizens of the United States of America?
1. Vote in a Federal Election
2. Serve on a Jury
What are two of the three rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What is the longest river in the USA?
Missouri (2,341 miles)
What is the name of the war that was fought between the North and the South?
The Civil War
“We the People of the United States” are the first seven words to what important document?
The Constitution
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
What animal is the symbol of the US?
The (bald) Eagle
Name the states and ocean that share a border with Oregon
Washington in the north, Idaho in the east, Nevada and California in the south, and the Pacific Ocean in the west.
What war was fought in order for the United States to gain independence from Great Britain?
The American Revolution
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 18
Which city was the first capital of the United States?
York, Pennsylvania
How may time zones are there in the Continental United States?
4
Who was the first American to walk on the moon?
Eagle Scout, Neil Armstrong (1969)
What are the two parts of the United States Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are the two main political parties of the United States?
The Democrat Party and the Republican Party