U.S History
Who was the First President?
George Washington
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years old
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What are the Three Branches of Government?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
The Flag
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Name one right only for United States citizens
▪ vote in a federal election
▪ run for federal office
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Name one state that borders Mexico
▪ California
▪ Arizona
▪ New Mexico
▪ Texas
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Free the Slaves
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
What is an amendment?
a change or an addition (to the Constitution)
Name one U.S. territory.
▪ Puerto Rico
▪ U.S. Virgin Islands
▪ American Samoa
▪ Northern Mariana Islands
▪ Guam
Why did the Colonist fight against the British?
- High Taxes (Taxes without Representation)
- British Soldiers stayed in their homes
- No Self-Government
Who makes federal laws?
Congress and House of Representatives
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
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
Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)