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100

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

The Pacific Ocean

100

What is the name of the president of the United States now?

Joe Biden

100
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
100

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

American Indians/Native Americans

100

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Because there were 13 original colonies.

200

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

200

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

The President

200

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Vote, write to a newspaper, run for office, help with a campaign, join a community group, call your representative, and more!

200

How old do you have to be to vote?

18 years old

200
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day MLK, Jr. Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas
300

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

the Mississippi or the Missouri 

300

What are the three branches of government?

Judicial, Executive, and Legislative

300

What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?

The flag, the U.S.

300

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

Hopi, Iroquois, Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, and many others

300
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
400

What is the capital of your state?

Hartford

400

How many years is the President elected for?

How many years is a Senator elected for?

4 years

6 years

400

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

Obey the laws, give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S., serve in the military if needed, serve the nation if needed be loyal to the U.S.

400

What is one reason colonists came to America?

For freedom, religious freedom, economic opportunity, and more

400
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy (or capitalist economy)
500
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam, Puerto Rico, Mariana Islands, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands
500

What are two Cabinet-level positions? (Leaders chosen by the President)

Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President

500

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Vote in a federal election or serve on a jury

500

Why did colonists fight the British?

Because of high taxes (taxation without representation), because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering), because they didn’t have self-government

500

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law, Leaders must obey the law, Government must obey the law, No one is above the law.