U.S. Basics
Founding Documents
Symbols, Pledge, & Freedom
Government - Who & Where?
Mr. G Lore
100
How many states are in the United States?
50
100
Which document declared that the colonies were separating from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
100
What do the 50 stars on the American Flag represent?
The 50 states.
100
Who works in the White House and carries out laws?
The president/executive branch
100
What soccer team does Mr. G support?
OPTIONAL BONUS: 200 POINTS - WHO IS MR. G'S FAVORITE PLAYER ON THIS TEAM?Arsenal, Declan Rice.
200
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
200
Which document created the basic framework of the federal government?
U.S. Constitution
200
What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
The original 13 colonies.
200
In what building does Congress meet?
The U.S. Capitol
200
What is Mr. G's dog's name?
Pablo
300
What are the three levels of government?
Federal, state, and local
300
Which document protects important individual rights and freedoms?
Bill of Rights
300
On the Great Seal, what do the olive branch and arrows represent?
Peace and readiness to defend the nation
300
What are the two parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives and Senate
300
What language does Mr. G speak "fluently"?
Greek
400
What level of government servers the entire country?
Federal government
400
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
The First 10 Amendments.
400
Who wrote the original pledge of allegiance in 1892?
Francis Bellamy
400
Where do New Hampshire lawmakers debate and make state laws? And where is this building?
The New Hampshire State House, located in Concord.
400
What town does Mr. G live in?
Derry, capital of the World.
500
Why does the United States divide power among different institutions and levels of government?
To prevent one person or office from having too much power and keep decisions close to the people they affect.
500
A citizen says the government violated their freedom of speech. Which founding document would they use to defend that right?
The Bill of Rights
500
What did West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette establish?
Public schools cannot force students to salute the flag or recite the Pledge.
500
A major constitutional dispute reaches the nation's highest court. Which institution handles it, and what is its basic job?
The Supreme Court; it interprets laws and the Constitution
500
On a piece of paper, write down Mr. G's FIRST AND LAST NAME.
Panagiotis Georgacopoulos