Government
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many states are in the United States?
52
What do we call a large area of flat land?
Plain
What is a natural resource people use to grow food?
soil
What bird is a symbol of the United States?
Bald Eagle
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
President
What state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
Florida
What landform is higher than a hill?
Mountain
What kind of energy comes from the sun? S_ _ _ _ _
solar
What structure in New York Harbor symbolizes freedom?
Statue of Liberty
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Make, interpret or enforce the laws
Interprets the laws
Which state is the largest in area?
Alaska
What landform has water on three sides?
Peninsula
What are two examples of fossil fuels? C_ _ _ & O _ _
Coal and oil
What do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?
The 50 states
What is the name of the document that is the highest law in the U.S.?
Constitution
Which two states are not connected to the other 48?
Alaska and Hawaii
What do we call a deep valley with steep sides?
Canyon
Name a renewable natural resource
Water / Sunlight / Wind)
What do we call the song that is the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What do we call the group of elected officials who make laws in Congress?
Legislators
What do we call a person who lives in a particular state?
Resident
What landform is created where a river meets the sea and drops off rich soil?
Delta
What natural resource is most important for all living things to survive?
water
What building is the home of the U.S. president?
The White House