What's up Gov?
It's all in a song
I should know that
Sounds hairy to me
Stars and Stripes
200

Name two of the protections guaranteed by the 1st Amendment

What is religion, speech, assembly, and petition?

200

I thank my lucky stars
To be living here today
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom
And they can't take that away

I'm proud to be an _____________




What is an American ?

200

The first section of the Constitution.

What is the Preamble?

Bonus - Can you recite it? or sing it?

200

This animal is our Nation's symbol

What is a bald eagle

200

This state is known as the Empire State. It contains the City That Never Sleeps otherwise known as The Big Apple. It is home to the Giants, Nets, Knicks, Islanders, Mets, and Yankees sports teams.

The capital of this state is Albany.


What is New York?

400

Name the Document:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

400

What color is the brick road you should follow?

What is yellow?

400


The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.





What is Manifest Destiny?

400

A very famous mouse

Who is Mickey Mouse?

400

There are this many stripes on the US Flag and they represent this.

What is 13 and the 13 colonies?

600

If something happens to thre President and the Vice President of the United States, the powers and duties of the President pass to the person holding this position.

Who is the Speaker of the House?

600

This person is coming when you hear this song?

(play audio clip)

Who is Darth Vader?

600

The first 10 amendments are known as?

What is the Bill of Rights?

600

When hiking in the desert of Arizona, you've got to be careful not to step on these noisy creatures

What is a Rattlesnake?

600

"Taxation without____________is tyranny". is a famous quote associated with the American colonists fight against British rule.

What is Representation?

800

This amendment states: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed".

What is the Second Amendment?

800


The name of this country artist is?

Bonus 100 points if you can name the song.

(play song)

Who is Brad Paisley?

Bonus: What is "Truck Still Works"

800


December, 7 1941 - " A day that will live in infamy"





What is the attack on Pearl Harbour?

800

This hairy beast symbolizes freedom, strength and the self determination of the American people.  It will also dent your car and slobber on your windows at the Olympic game park

What is the American bison?

800

This song came from a poem written by Francis Scott Key, as he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 during the War of 1812 against England and awoke in the morning to see the US flag still standing. The first 5 words are:

What is:

Oh, say can you see....

1000

Which of these is NOT required of a US citizen:

a. Voting

b. Serving on a jury (if summoned)

c. Paying taxes

d. Selective Service


What is voting?

1000

This is the theme song for this classic cartoon 

(play audio clip of theme song)

What is Peanuts?

1000


June 6, 1944 - The largest amphibious invasion in history.





What is the D-Day landing at Normandy, France?

1000

This is the largest mammal in existence

What is the Blue whale?

1000

Name 6 of the original 13 colonies.

What is Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia?