Geo 1
When is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state.
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York, NY
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
age 18
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
They represent the 13 original colonies.
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Name two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, etc?
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
Mississippi River
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Name one U.S. territory
Guam or Puerto Rico
What is the supreme law of the law?
the U.S. Constitution
What is a responsibility that ONLY applies to U.S. citizens
serve of a jury
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?
- Columbus Day and Flag Day
- Memorial Day and Mother's Day
- Labor Day and Veterans Day
Labor Day and Veterans Day
Which U.S. state borders Canada?
- Alaska
- Oregon
- Wisconsin
Alaska
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States of America
Name two ways that people can participate in a democracy
Vote and Run for office
What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
to defend the U.S. Constitution
Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Texas
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?
April 15
What does the judicial branch do?
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People