Principles, Rights, and Responsibilities
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
What is one reason colonists came to America?
- Freedom
- Political liberty
- Economic opportunity
- Escape persecution
November
Who was the first President?
George Washington
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
- James Madison
- Alexander Hamilton
- John Jay
- Publius
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
- Democratic
- Republican
What happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
What is the economic system in the United States?
Market Economy
Capitalist Economy
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
- Senate
- House of Representatives
What was the main concern of the United States during the Cold War?
(Hint: think Russia)
Communism
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- Each star represents a state
- There are 50 states
Name 2 rights or freedoms from the First Amendment.
- Speech
- Religion
- Assembly
- Press
- Petition the government
Name four of the 13 original states.
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
- State's population
- Some states have more people
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
(Hint: 3 countries)
- Japan
- Germany
- Italy
Name 2 states that border Canada and 1 state that borders Mexico.
Canada: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
Mexico: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
- Serve on a jury
- Vote in a federal election
Name one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
- US diplomat
- Oldest at Constitutional Convention
- 1st Post Master General
- Wrote Poor Richard's Almanac
- Started the first free libraries
Name the branches of government.
(Hint: There are 3)
- Executive
- Legislative
- Judicial
Name one thing that Abraham Lincoln did.
- Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
- Saved/Preserved the Union
- Led the US during the Civil War
Where is the Statue of Liberty located? Who gave it to the United States?
Where: New York (Harbor), Liberty Island
Who: France, the French