American Government
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
Four (4) years
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Executive
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
13 original colonies
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name three national U.S. holidays.
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
The words "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
When did all women get the right to vote?
• 1920
• After World War I
• (With the) 19th Amendment
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
• Out of many, one
• We all become one
How many amendments does the constitution have
27
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner