American Democracy
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name the two longest rivers in the United States
Missouri (River) ▪ Mississippi (River)
Established in 1872, what was the world's first national park?
Yellowstone National Park
What is one right that is only for United States citizens?
▪ vote in a federal election ▪ run for federal office
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Name all states that border Mexico.
▪ California ▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas
Which famous quote is attributed to Benjamin Franklin:
“Nothing is certain except death and ___”?
Taxes
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist Economy or Market Economy
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Which state has the longest coastline?
Alsaka
Donald Trump transferred to the Wharton School from which university?
Fordham University
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
6th Amendment
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
Which state has the smallest population?
Wyoming at 584,000 residents
JD Vance served in which branch of the U.S. military before attending law school?
U.S. Marine Corps
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens (other than voting)?
serve on a jury
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Justice John Roberts
This 1803 Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review.
Marbury vs. Madison
U.S. territories are areas controlled by the U.S. government but not part of any state. Name all 5 inhabited territories.
Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
Who was the first president to serve under the 50-star flag?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to serve under the 50-star American flag after it was officially adopted July 4, 1960.
Francis Bellamy