The President
What is the name of the President’s home?
the White House
What country did the American colonies belong to before independence?
Great Britain
What state is shaped like a peninsula in the southeastern United States?
Florida
What document begins with “We the People”?
the Constitution
Name a country that starts with the letter "u"
United States
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Which war was fought between the North and South in the United States?
the Civil War
Which branch of government is led by the President?
the Executive branch
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What city was the Constitutional Convention held in?
Philadelphia
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What do we call a change or addition to the Constitution?
an amendment
Which war was fought between the United States and Great Britain for independence?
the American Revolution
Which branch of government interprets laws?
the Judicial branch
What is the name of the official aircraft used by the President of the United States?
Air Force One
What army did George Washington lead during the American Revolution?
the Continental Army
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
the Atlantic Ocean
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Which war was fought between the United States and Great Britain that made America an independent country?
the American Revolution
Which branch of government is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
the Legislative branch
What is the maximum number of times a person can be elected President of the United States?
2
What meeting was held in 1787 to fix the problems of the Articles of Confederation?
the Constitutional Convention
What is the largest state in the United States by land area?
Alaska
What was the first plan of government for the United States before the Constitution?
the Articles of Confederation
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
vote (or)
serve on a jury (or)
run for federal office
Which war was fought between the United States and Great Britain after independence in the early 1800s?
the War of 1812
Which branch of government carries out and enforces laws?
the Executive branch
What is the main role of the President in the legislative process when a bill reaches their desk?
approve (sign) or veto the bill
Why did the Founding Fathers create a system with three branches of government instead of giving all power to one leader or group?
to prevent abuse of power / create checks and balances
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Which document created the structure of the federal government and includes the system of checks and balances?
The Constitution
What type of government does the United States have?
Republic
-or-
Democratic Republic
Which war was fought between the United States and Mexico and resulted in the U.S. gaining large amounts of land in the Southwest?
the Mexican-American War
Which branch of government can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote?
Legislative branch (Congress)
This presidential power allows the president to reject a bill passed by Congress, though Congress can override it with enough votes.
A veto
This document created a weak central government with no executive branch, no national court system, and limited power to tax.
The Articles of Confederation
Which U.S. territory is located in the Caribbean Sea, whose residents are U.S. citizens but cannot vote in presidential elections?
Puerto Rico
A student says the Declaration of Independence created the structure of the U.S. government. This statement is incorrect because that role belongs to this document.
The Constitution of the United States.
This phrase from the Declaration of Independence reflects the belief that people have rights that cannot be taken away by government.
What are unalienable rights?
This war established the United States as an independent nation and officially ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
What is the Revolutionary War?
If the President vetoes a bill, this branch can still make it law with a two-thirds vote.
Legislative branch