By the Numbers
Famous Faces
The Three Branches
American Landmarks
Rights and Symbols
100

The number of stars on the American flag.

50.

100

Who is currently serving as the President of the United States.

Donald Trump.

100

How many branches of government does America have?

3

100

The city where the President lives and works and where Congress meets to make laws.

Washington D.C.

100

What is the National Bird of the United States?

The Bald Eagle

200

The number of stripes on the flag.

13.

200

He was the very first President and is on the one-dollar bill.

George Washington.

200

The branch that includes the President. This branch has the job of enforces the laws (making sure they get done).

The Executive Branch.

200

What is the famous white building located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue where the President lives?

The White House.

200

What do American citizens do on Election Day?

Vote for their leaders/representatives

300
Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
We are celebrating our independence from Britain, because we signed the Declaration of Independence declaring ourselves to be free.
300

The famous civil rights leader who had a "dream."

Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK jr.)

300

The branch that "makes" the laws; it includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The Legislative Branch OR Congress.

300

This giant copper lady was a gift from France.

The Statue of Liberty.

300

What are the famous "First Three Words" of the Constitution.

"We the People"

400
The President can only serve 2 terms as the President. How long is 1 term before the President has to run for re-election?

4 years.

400

He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson.

400

The branch that explains/is in charge of judging laws; it includes the Supreme Court.

The Judicial Branch.

400

The state where you would find the Golden Gate Bridge.

California. 

400

This document was signed in 1776 to tell England we were starting our own country.

The Declaration of Independence.

500
We celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July. On this next 4th of July, how many years will we have been an independent nation?

250!

500

Who is the mayor of Greenwood?

Mayor Brandon Smith.
500

What is the name of the system that makes sure no one branch gets too much power?

The system of Checks and Balances.

500

What is the name of the giant ravine in Arizona that thousands of people visit every year?

The Grand Canyon.

500

This is the name given to the first 10 amendments (changes) to the Constitution that list our basic freedoms.

The Bill of Rights.