Founding Funnies
This document, signed in 1776, announced America’s independence from Britain
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The U.S. flag has this many stripes.
What is 13?
The legislative branch of the U.S. government is called this
What is Congress?
Freedom of speech is a right protected under this amendment.
What is the First Amendment?
He was the first President of the United States and Father of this country.
Who is George Washington?
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one author
Who is Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, or John Jay?
The national anthem of the United States is titled this
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
The President is elected to serve this many years per term
What is 4 years?
This civil rights leader fought for racial equality and delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This President freed the slaves during the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This war was fought by the American colonies to gain independence from Britain
What is the American Revolutionary War?
This statue in New York Harbor is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This is the highest court in the United States.
What is the Supreme Court?
Every U.S. citizen must do this duty if called.
What is serve on the jury?
If the President can no longer serve, this person becomes President
Who is the Vice President?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as this
What is the Bill of Rights?
The capital of the United States is this city.
What is Washington, D.C.?
This branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws.
What is the executive branch?
The movement to end racial discrimination in the 1960s is known as this
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
This President is on the $20 bill
Who is Andrew Jackson?
He is considered the "Father of the Constitution."
Who is James Madison?
The two longest rivers in the United States.
What are the Mississippi River and the Missouri River?
These are the two parts of Congress
What are the Senate and the House of Representatives?
Citizens vote for President in this month
What is November?
This President was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?