American Government
American History
Integrated Civics
Potpourri
100

We elect a U.S. Representative every how many years?

We elect a U.S. Representative every 2 years.

100

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

100

Name one state that borders Canada other than Alaska. (I am taking the liberty to change something by adding that last part.)

Accepted answers are:

  • Maine
  • New Hampshire
  • Vermont
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Ohio
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • North Dakota
  • Montana
  • Idaho
  • Washington
100

Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

George Washington.

200

We elect a senator every how many years?

We elect a senator every 6 years.

200

Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War 2?

The president during the Great Depression and World War 2 was Franklin Roosevelt.

200

What is the name of the national anthem?

The name of the national anthem is the star-spangled banner.

200

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

They fought Japan, Germany, and Italy

300

What does the president's cabinet do?

They advise the president.

300

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

300

Name one U.S. territory.

Accepted answers are:

  • Puerto Rico
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • American Samoa
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Guam
300

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

They bought the Louisiana Territory

400

How many amendments does the constitution have?

27

400

Who was president during world war 1?

The president during world war 1 was Woodrow Wilson.

400

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

Accepted answers are

  • New York (Harbor)
  • Liberty Island

[Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]

400

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

During the Cold War, Communism was the main concern of the United States. 

500

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

435

500

Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war did he fight in?

He fought in world war 2.

500

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Because each stripe represents one of the 13 original colonies.

500

What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States.