Row 1
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrats and Republicans
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
Which of the following states does NOT border Canada?
Montana
Washington
Alaska
Utah
Utah
How many stripes does the American flag have?
13
How many stars does the American flag have?
50
Which of the following rights is preserved in the First Amendment?
Free Speech
Who is in charge of the Executive branch?
The President
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Which of the following is a right reserved to the states?
Create an army
Coin or print money
Make treaties
Provide schooling or education
Provide schooling or education
What do the flags stripes represent?
The original colonies
What is the capital of Alabama?
Montgomery
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights
What are the two longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi and Missouri River
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany and Italy
When powers are divided between the states and the national government it is referred to as_____.
Federalism
Who has the power to veto a bill?
The President
Who was president during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
Who was president during the Great Depression and WWII?
Franklin Roosevelt
Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general in what war?
WWII
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House