Geography
Politics and Politicians
Civic Participation
People
Miscellaneous
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

Name one president other than Washington, Trump, Biden, or Obama.

(answers vary)

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 governor of your state?

Jared Polis

200
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote write to a newspaper (many others)
200

Who is considered the "father of the coutry"?

George Washington

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 the longest river in the United States.

the Missouri River

300
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
300
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the flag the U.S.
300

Name one Native American tribe in the United States.

Navajo, Cheyyenne, Ute, Hopi, Iroquois....etc

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

What is the capital of your state?

Denver

400
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic Party
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 economic opportunity, relgious freedom,

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

Who was the leader of the 13 colonies?

the King of England, George III

500

Name at least 4 of the 5 rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment

freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

500

Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)

500

What is the supreme law of the land?

the Constitution