U.S. Geography
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
Missouri River
What is religious freedom?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because they represent the 13 original colonies
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words.
We the People...
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
Economic reasons
States Rights
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Columbus Day
Presidents' Day Veterans Day
Memorial Day Thanksgiving
Independence Day Christmas
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the national legislature
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Maine Pennsylvania Idaho
New Hampshire Ohio Washington
Vermont Michigan Alaska
New York Minnesota
North Dakota Montana
What does the Constitution do?
It sets up or defines the government
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
each star represents a state
What stops one branch or part of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It declared our independence from Great Britain.
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights movement
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who does a U. S. Senator represent?
ALL the people in the state