History
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What is the capital of the United States?
What are the 3 branches?
Executive, judicial, legislative
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
US Constitution
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
One per state
What group of people was taken to the Americas and sold as slaves?
Africans
Bonus 100: where in Africa did most come from? (North, East, West, South, Center)
What is the capital of Wisconsin?
Madison
What keeps one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What are the first 3 words of the constitution?
"We the people"
What is the name of the National Anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
When was the US Constitution written?
1787
Name one state that borders Mexico
California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
The first 10 amendments are called...?
Bill of Rights
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
For the original colonies
Name the U.S. War between the North and South
Civil War
Name one of the two longest rivers in the US
Mississippi or Missouri River
How many US Senators are there?
100
What is the "rule of law?"
All people must follow the law, even those in charge
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the current president
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the U.S.?
A terrorist attack using airplanes
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
If both the President or Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the house
How many amendments have been made to the constitution?
27
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson