US History and Government
These people lived in the Americas before any Europeans arrived.
Native Americans
This person was the first President and is known as the "Father of the Country"
George Washington
This ocean boarders the east coast of the United States.
The Atlantic Ocean
This is where the Statue of Liberty is located
New York Harbor
Due to the 26th Amendment (1973) this is how old you have to be to vote
18
There are this many branches of government (and name them)
Three (3) - Legislative, Executive, Judicial
This person is the author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
This ocean boarders the west coast of the United States.
The Pacific Ocean
This is how many stripes and stars the US Flag has
13 and 50 (For the original 13 colonies and the current 50 states)
Registering to vote would be considered which of these:
Right, Duty, or Responsibility
Responsibility
1) President, 2) Speaker of the House, 3) Vice President, 4) Supreme Court
This person was president during the Civil War (1861-1865)
Abraham Lincoln
This is the longest river in America.
The Missouri River
The presidential election occurs every 4 years in this month.
November (the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November)
The two ways you can automatically become a US Citizen
1) Born in the United States
2) Parent is a U.S. Citizen
The system of government where power is shared between the national government and the states
Federalism
This person was the only president to serve more than 2 terms.
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) - He was elected 4 times. The 22nd Amendment was later passed to limit the President to 2 terms.
This is the longest mountain range in America
The Rocky Mountains
This is the date (day, month, and year) the Declaration of Independence was signed.
July 4, 1776
HIDDEN WILD CARD QUESTION
Who has two thumbs and won't be at school tomorrow
This Guy!!!
These were the 3 countries America and its allies fought in World War 2
Germany, Italy, and Japan (They were called the Axis Powers and American, Great Britain, France, and Russia were called the Allied Powers)
This person is known as the "Father of the Constitution" and also help draft the Bill of Rights.
James Madison
Name at least two American territories.
Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa
Name three symbols of America (excluding the US Flag)
Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, The Bald Eagle
At age 18 all males must sign up for this
What is the Selective Service