Government
President
How many states are there?
50
Who was the first president of the US?
George Washington
This is said everyday in schools and it states your support of the country
Pledge of Allegiance
Who was the first Black President?
Barack Obama
A presidential term lasts?
Four years
Where is the Capitol of the US?
Washington D.C.
This is an important document stating that the US had become a free nation.
Declaration of Independence
The age when you are allowed to vote
18
This holiday observed on the third January of every year commemorates which Civil Rights leader?
Martin Luther King Jr.
There are three branches of government: legislative, judicial, and executive. The President is in charge of which branch?
Executive
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York
When did the US officially become independent?
July 4th, 1776 (Just July 4th is acceptable)
True/False: If you are born in the US, you are automatically a US citizen
True! This is called birthright citizenship
How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?
9
This is the top court of the US and makes important decisions that last decades
Washington DC is located on which coast of the US?
East Coast
This law ensured that everybody had equal rights and social opportunities
Civil Rights Act
Every US citizen must report to court to provide their input on court cases. This task is called?
Jury duty
True/False: You can vote online on your phone.
False! You may only vote in person, or with a ballot that you can mail in or drop off in designated drop-off boxes
Congress (Senate or House of Representatives also accepted)
True/False: Puerto Rico is a state
False, it's a US territory but many of its residents campaign for its freedom.
1976
November
Who was the first Black Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall