People
Who was the President during World War I
Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson,
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
What ocean is on the west coast
Pacific Ocean
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
state of Arizona, Declaration of Independence, THe President of the United States, the United States of America
the United States of America
how many justices are on the U. S. Supreme Court?
9
Name two national U.S. Holidays.
New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Juneteenth ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
What is one of the longest rivers in the United States:
Nile River, Mississippi River, River of Arizona, Potomac River
Mississippi River
When was the Constitution written?
1776, 1787, 1812, 1865
1787
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Republican and Democratic parties
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
What two things did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. do?
▪ fought for civil rights ▪ worked for equality for all Americans
What is the ocean on the EAST Coast?
Atlantic Ocean
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written?
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the economic System of the United States?
Capitalist and market economy
Who lived in the United States before the Europeans arrived?
Russinas, Pacific Islanders, American Indians, Chinese
American Indians
The statue of Liberty is located?
New York, NY/ Denver, Colorado/ Washington DC/ Chicago, IL
New York, NY
What is the supreme law of the land?
the U.S. Constitution
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
George Washington
What is the capital of Arizona?
Flagstaff, Prescott, Phoenix, Tucson
Phoenix
What does the Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
What is the deadline for filing federal incometax forms?
April 15
Name two states that border Canada:
Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
WHat group of people were taken to America to be sold as slaves?
Italians, Spaniards, Canadians, Africans
Africans
What state borders Canada?
Alaska, Connecticut, Oregon, Wisconsin
Alaska
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
decorated war general, inventor of the telegraph, fourth president of the United States, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
Who lead the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Who is one of the authors of the Federalists Papers?
James Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson,
George Washington
James Madison
What is the Capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties
What is one right that only applies to the United States citizens:
speak freely, own a weapon, drive a car, run for federal office
run for federal office
What are two Cabinet-Level Positions?
Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President
Name one of the 2 current U.S. Senators for the state of Arizona?
Mark Kelly, Kyrsten Sinema
Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama
Texas
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Free speech
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years of age
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Who is the Speaker of the the House of Representatives?
Kevin McCarthy
Name one U.S. Territory?
▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John G. Roberts Jr.
How many amendments do we have about who can vote?
4 Amendments
15th- All races allowed to vote
19th- Allows both sexes
24th- Bans poll taxes
26th- Minimum age changed to 18(previously 21)
Who is the current governor of Arizona?
Katie Hobbs
Which of the following includes 3 of the 13 original states?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
Vermont, Florida, Pennsylvania
Maine, Ohio, West Virginia
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use
Who makes federal laws?
the Congress
Name at least one current House of Representatives from the state of Arizona.*
David Schweikert, Eli Crane, Ruben Gallego, Greg Stanton, Andy Biggs, Juan Ciscomani, Raul Grijalva, Debbie Lesko, Paul Gosar
*As of Jan 2023