Rights/Responsibilities
How old do citizens have to be to vote for the President?
18 years old.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
The Civil War.
Name on branch or part of the government
Congress
Legislative
President
Executive
the courts
Judicial
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What ocean is on the West Coast of the U.S.?
Pacific Ocean
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
WW1
WW2
Korean War
Vietnam War
Persian Gulf War
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
There were 13 original colonies.
Name one state that borders Canada.
?
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
join a political party
help with a campaign
join a civic group
call Senators/Representatives
run for office
give an elected official your opinion
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States.
Communism.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
Name one state that borders Mexico.
?
Name ONE right only for U.S. citizens
vote in an election
serve on a jury
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
He freed the slaves
He saved the Union.
He led the U.S. during the Civil War.
Name your U.S. Representative
Name your Senators.
Representative Susan Wild
Senator Bob Casey
Senator Pat Toomey
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
There is one star for each state.
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Name TWO rights of everyone living in the United States
expression
religion
speech
assembly
to petition the government
right to bear arms
Name one American Indian Tribe in the United States.
see list in packet.
What are two Cabinet level positions?
Secretary of:
Agriculture
Commerce
Defense
Education
Energy
Health and Human Services
Homeland Security
Housing
Interior
Labor
State
Transportation
Treasury
Veterans Affairs
Attorney General
Vice President
Name two national U.S. holidays.
President's Day
New Year's Day
MLK Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Name one U.S. Territory
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam