American Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri or Mississippi
What do the stars on the flag represent?
50 States
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
Who was the first President and known as "The Father of our Country"?
George Washington
Name one of Arizona's senators.
Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks & Balances and Separation of Powers
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What do the stripes on the flag represent?
the original 13 colonies
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy, market economy
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2 years
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery, economic reasons, states’ rights
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States; The Flag
Who was President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation), because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering), because they didn’t have self-government
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
the Civil Rights Movement
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Name two national holidays.
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
vote in a federal election, obeying the law, volunteering, being informed
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the United States, obey the laws of the United States, serve in the U.S. military (if needed), do important work for the nation (if needed), be loyal to the United States
Name one power of the federal government.
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
What war did the United States fight in the 1800s?
War of 1812, Civil War, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
Star Spangled Banner
Name one duty of American citizens.
Attending school
Jury duty
Obey the laws
Pay your taxes
Defend the nation
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
JD Vance
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
What major event happened on September 11th, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorist Attack on the United States
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands
What is the name of the President's official home?
the White House
What age do citizens have to be to vote for the president?
18
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
What is the name of your Representative in the House of Representatives?
Yassamin Ansari