American History
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is one right from the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
A change to the Constitution is called an…
Amendment
What year did the U.S. declare independence?
1776
How many years is a president’s term?
4 years
Name one U.S. state that borders Canada.
Maine, New York, Montana, etc.
Name one responsibility for U.S. citizens.
Serve on a jury or vote
What is the highest law in the U.S.?
The Constitution
Name one war the U.S. fought in the 1900s.
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War
Name one of the three branches of governmen
Congress, President, Courts (judicial)
Name one U.S. state that borders Mexico.
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Who can vote in federal elections?
U.S. citizens 18+
What is “freedom of expression”?
You can say what you think
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans / African people
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri or Mississippi
When is the last day you can send in federal income taxes?
April 15
What is a “democracy”?
Government by the people
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves / saved the Union / led during the Civil War
How many House of Representatives members are there?
435
Name one U.S. territory
Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands
Name one right only for U.S. citizens
Vote / run for federal office
What does “rule of law” mean?
Everyone must follow the law