System of
Government
Government
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two (2) years
How can people become United States citizens?
-Be born in the United States
-Naturalize
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why did the United States enter World War II?
-Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
-To support the Allied Powers
-To oppose the Axis Powers
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
-To more closely follow public opinion
What are two examples of civic participation?
-Vote
-Run for office
-Join a political party
-Help with a campaign
-Join a civic group
-Join a community group
-Give an elected official your opinion
-Contact elected officials
-Support of oppose an issue or policy
-Write to a newspaper
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
-General during World War I
-President during the Korean War
-34th president of the United States
-Signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
How many senators does each state have?
Two (2)
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
-Vote
-Pay taxes
-Obey the law
-Serve in the military
-Run for office
-Work for local, state, or federal government
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
-Battle of Bunker Hill
-Declaration of Independence
-Washington crossing the Delaware
-Battle of Saratoga
-Valley Forge
-Battle of Yorktown
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
-Soviet Union
-USSR
-Russia
Name three 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 Day
-Christmas Day
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
-Required by law
-All people pay to fund the federal government
-Required by the Constitution
-Civic duty
There were 13 original states. Name five.
-New Hampshire -Delaware
-Massachusetts -Maryland
-Rhode Island -Virginia
-Connecticut -North Carolina
-New York -South Carolina
-New Jersey -Georgia
-Pennsylvania
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
-Communism
-Nuclear War
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
Name your U.S. representative
Joe Courtney
(answer may differ based on student's location)
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
-Required by law
-Civic duty
-Makes the draft fair, if needed
What founding document was written in 1787?
Constitution
Why did the United States enter the Koren War?
What is Veterans Day?