American Govt.
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Name one reason colonists came to America?
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
What is an amendment?
What ocean is on the West Coast of the U.s.?
Pacific Ocean
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
Which group of people was taken to the u.s. and sold as slaves?
african americans
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Name one U.S. territory
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Name one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
What is the “rule of law”?
What is the capital of the United States?*
Washington, D.C.
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Name three of the 13 original states
Name two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Name two national U.S. holidays
Who is considered the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?