Rights and Responsibilities
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States OR the flag
Name one branch or part of the government?
Congress, legislative, President, executive, the courts, judicial
What is the supreme law of the land?
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s?
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen and older
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances OR separation of powers
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life OR liberty OR pursuit of happiness
What did Martin Luther King Jr do?
Fought for civil rights OR worked for equality for all American
Name one state that borders Canada
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What are two rights of everyone living in the US?
Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion, freedom to bear arms
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 colonies/represent the 13 colonies
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury OR vote in a federal election
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for Women's Rights OR fought for Civil Rights
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas