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100

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

We the People

100

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States

  • Missouri (River)
  • Mississippi (River)
100

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

  • because there were 13 original colonies
  • because the stripes represent the original colonies
100

Name one reason colonists came to America?

  • freedom
  • political liberty
  • religious freedom
  • economic opportunity
  • practice their religion
  • escape persecution
100

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

  • fought for women’s rights
  • fought for civil rights
200

What is an amendment?

  • a change (to the Constitution) or
  • an addition (to the Constitution)
200

What ocean is on the West Coast of the U.s.?

Pacific Ocean

200

Why does the flag have 50 stars?*

  • because there is one star for each state
  • because each star represents a state
  • because there are 50 states
200

Which group of people was taken to the u.s. and sold as slaves?

african americans

200

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

  • At 18
  • Between 18 and 26
300

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

  • life
  • liberty
  • pursuit of happiness
300

Name one U.S. territory

  • Puerto Rico
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • American Samoa
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Guam
300

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

300

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence 

Thomas Jefferson

300

Name one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

  • freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
  • saved (or preserved) the Union
  • led the U.S. during the Civil War
400

What is the “rule of law”?

  • Everyone must follow the law.
  • Leaders must obey the law.
  • Government must obey the law.
  • No one is above the law.
400

What is the capital of the United States?*

Washington, D.C.

400

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4

400

Name three of the 13 original states

  • New Hampshire
  • Massachusetts
  • Rhode Island
  • Connecticut
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • Delaware
  • Maryland
  • Virginia
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Georgia
400

Name two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican

500

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

  • speech
  • religion
  • assembly
  • press
  • petition the government
500

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

  • New York Harbor
  • Liberty Island
  • New Jersey,
  • Near New York City
  • On the Hudson River
500

Name two national U.S. holidays

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
500

Who is considered the “Father of Our Country”?

(George) Washington

500

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

  • Kevin McCarthy
  • McCarthy
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