State and Local Government
Who is the Governor of Arkansas now?
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
What is the longest river in the U.S.
Mississippi River
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.
Democratic and Republican
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What is the capital of Arkansas?
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
What ocean is on the West Coast of the U.S.
Pacific Ocean
What is the political party of the current President?
Democrat
Why does the U.S. flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies.
What is one power of the federal government?
To print money
What was not a factor leading to the Civil War?
Environmental concerns
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What is not a promise that you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
To speak only English
What is one power of the states?
To provide schooling and education
What did Susan B. Anthony fight for?
Women's rights
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Which of the following states does not border Canada? Maine, Ohio, Kansas, New York
Kansas
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag (representing the U.S.)
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people of the state from which they are elected.
What war was fought between the North and the South?
Civil War
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
Serve on a jury
What is not a reason colonists came to America?
For better retirement benefits