Famous Veterans
This general led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later became president
Who is George Washington?
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Who is Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces?
The President
Which song, written in the war of 1812, became the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Which civic duty ensures participation in the judicial process?
Jury duty
This president served in the Navy during World War II and inspired the "New Frontier"
Who is John F. Kennedy?
Which war led to America's independence from Britain?
What is the American Revolution
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
This wall lists 58,000 Americans who died in Vietnam
Vietnam Veteran Memorial
At what age are men required to join selective service?
18
This actor and former California governor served in the Army during World War II
Who is Ronald Reagan?
What early document created a weak national government and no standing army?
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Which amendment protects the rights to bear arms?
Second Amendment
Which monument captures presidents' faces carved in stone?
What is Mount Rushmore?
What do we call the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
This country singer served in the Air Force before becoming known for his patriotic songs
Who is Toby Keith?
The Founding Fathers were influenced by this ancient civilization's "citizen-soldier" idea
Rome
The Constitution forbids this form of forced labor
Involuntary servitude
Who is believed to have made the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
What government department provides healthcare for veterans?
Department of Veteran Affairs
This astronaut and senator flew in orbit after serving as a marine pilot
Who is John Glenn?
Shays' Rebellion revealed what major weakness of the Articles?
could not tax without consent of the governed
Which clause references state militias and the National Guard?
Militia Clause (Article 1, Section 8)
Where is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located?
Arlington National Cemetery
Name one First Amendment right.
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition