Branches of Government
Which branch of the government makes the laws?
Legislative
Who fought in the American Revolutionary War?
The American colonies and England
What do we call the leader of a city?
a mayor
What bird is a symbol for our country?
bald eagle
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Which branch of the government makes sure people follow the laws?
Executive
Why did our country fight a war against England?
The colonists did not want to follow England's laws. The king of England did not want the colonists to be free.
What is the leader of a state called?
a governor
What do the stars on the American flag stand for?
the 50 states
Who works in the Capitol building?
Congress
Which branch of the government makes decisions about laws and make sure laws are fair?
Judicial
Who led the American Army against the English Army and helped the Americans win the war?
George Washington
A building or statue that shows special respect for a person or event.
What do the stripes on the flag stand for?
the first 13 states
Who works in the Supreme Court building?
the Supreme Court
Congress is the part of which branch
Legislative
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Something that stands for something else
symbol
What flower represents our country?
rose
Where does the president live?
in the White House
Executive
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Being free from other people or places.
Independence
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York Harbor
Name a monument that honors a president.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, or Jefferson Memorial