Americans All
According to some scientists, how did the first Americans arrive in North America?
They sailed from Europe with Christopher Columbus
or
They walked from Siberia to Alaska across the Bering Strait
They walked from Siberia to Alaska across the Bering Strait
What is the Constitution?
Written plan for the nation’s government
or
United States Capitol
Written plan for the nation’s government
What is one way a person can become a citizen of the United States?
Paying taxes and voting
or
Being born in the United States
Being born in the United States Peter?
What is a written plan of government?
Constitution
How many time zones are shown on the map?
Four
Which of the following is NOT a reason why explorers and settlers came to North America?
Spread Christianity
or
Develop varied cultures
Develop varied cultures
At which level of government do voters elect a mayor?
State
or
local
Local
Which is NOT a service that is paid for by taxes?
Building schools
or
Buying school supplies
Buying school supplies
What is a change to the Constitution?
Amendment
How do you know where different time zones are?
By the color of each time zone
By the lines between each time zone
What was the purpose of Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to North America?
Trade goods with Native Americans
or
Find a short route by sea to Asia
Find a short route by sea to Asia
Which branch of government makes the nation’s laws?
executive branch
or
legislative branch
Legislative branch
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of all U.S. citizens?
Working for the federal government
or
Serving on a jury
Working for the federal government
What part of government makes laws?
Legislative branch
What is the relationship between neighboring time zones?
Time zones to the east are one hour ahead and time zones to the west are one hour behind.
Which is NOT a way that new territory was added to the United States?
The U.S. took lands from Mexico and Canada after the Mexican War.
or
Britain gave up the Oregon Territory.
The U.S. took lands from Mexico and Canada after the Mexican War.
Which of the following is the head of the executive branch of government?
The President
or
Congress
The President
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of U.S. children?
Learn how the U.S. government works
or
vote
Vote
What part of government enforces laws?
Executive branch
What is the time difference between New York and California?
3 hours earlier in California (3 hours later in New York)
How did the United States expand its territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans?
Trading lands with other countries
or
Signing treaties, buying lands, and fighting wars
Signing treaties, buying lands, and fighting wars
How can the United States Constitution be changed?
In local elections
or
By an amendment approved by the states
By an amendment approved by the states?
Why is it important For Americans to vote?
It makes sure that the government represents the will of the people
or
It is the only way that citizens can participate in government
It makes sure that the government represents the will of the people
What part of government interprets laws?
Judicial branch
What is the difference in time between Texas and Colorado?
Texas is one hour ahead of Colorado (Colorado is one hour behind Texas)