American Government
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
- speech
- expression
- religion
- bear arms
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Name one of the two longest rivers in the USA
Mississippi River
or
Missouri River
How many US senators are there?
100
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
- obey the laws
- be loyal to the United States
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 and older
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C
What stops a branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their Democracy?
- vote
- write to newspaper
- join a political party
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Georgia, South & North Carolina, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Conneticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia
Name 2 U.S. Holidays
Juneteenth, Presidents' day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day
What ocean is east of the U.S.?
Atlantic
Who vetoes a bill?
The president
What is freedom of religion?
to practice a religion or not practice a religion
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
Name one power of the federal government.
Print money
Declare war
Create an army
Make treaties
Name one U.S. territory
Guam
Puerto Rico
American Samoa
U.S. Virgin Islands
Name your U.S. Representative.
John Garamendi
Citizens 18 and older can vote
You don't have to pay to vote
Any citizen can vote (men and women)
A male citizen of any race (can vote)
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
What is the name of the national anthem?
the Star Spangled Banner
Name 1 American Indian tribe.
Cherokee
Hopi
Crow
Creek