Geography
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 or older
Name two national U.S. holidays
Christmas
Name one state that borders Mexico
BONUS QUESTION: Name one state that borders Canada
▪ California
▪ Arizona
▪ New Mexico
▪ Texas
BONUS QUESTION ANSWERS: ▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
▪ checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. ▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) ▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
BONUS QUESTION: Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
▪ because there is one star for each state
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states
BONUS QUESTION ANSWERS: ▪ because there were 13 original colonies ▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
▪ Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Who makes federal laws?
▪ Congress
▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)
▪ (U.S. or national) legislature
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ serve on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Name one U.S. territory
What does the Constitution do?
▪ sets up the government ▪ defines the government ▪ protects basic rights of Americans
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
BONUS QUESTION: How many U.S. Senators are there?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
BONUS QUESTION ANSWER: 100
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ be loyal to the United States
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
▪ Pacific (Ocean)
▪ Atlantic (Ocean)