U.S. Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
The 13 original colonies
Name one branch or part of the government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands
What is the national anthem of the United States?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury, vote
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the longest river in the United States?
Mississippi River
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Only for U.S. citizens
What war was fought by the United States in the 1800s?
The Civil War
Name one state that borders Canada.
Alaska, Maine, Michigan
What is the capital of your state?
[State capital varies by state]