Presidents
What is the name of the US president's residence?
The White House
When is Independence Day?
July 4
What is the highest court in the land?
The Supreme Court
What 2 US states are not connected to the "lower 48"?
Hawaii and Alaska
What month do we have presidential elections?
November
Name 3 American (federal) holidays
New Year's; MLK; Veteran's Day; Independence Day; Thanksgiving; Juneteenth; Christmas
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Name one of the thirteen colonies
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.
What is the name of the current Vice President?
J.D. Vance
What does Labor Day celebrate?
Workers
Which branch of government is the most powerful?
None; they are equally powerful. (balance of power or checks and balances)
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands.
Who is the "father of our country"?
George Washington
What does Juneteenth celebrate?
The news about "emancipation" to the freed slaves in Texas.
What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S.?
Democrat and Republican
What is the name of the ocean on the US east coast?
west coast?
Atlantic and Pacific
What is the name of the US president who created the University of Virginia (Lorraine's alma mater)?
Thomas Jefferson
What is Lorraine's favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving
Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment.
Freedom of speech; religion; press; to assemble; to petition.
What are the 2 longest rivers in the US?
Missouri River and the Mississippi River