U.S. History
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
ow old do you have to be to vote for president?
18 years or older
What are the two longest rivers in the U.S.?
Missouri River & Mississippi River
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
For the 13 original colonies
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What is the process called when someone is trying to become a citizen?
Naturalization
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws/explains laws
What is one right only for U.S. citizens?
Voting, or running for office
How many states are there in the U.S.?
50
Who was president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What is the U.S. national bird?
The Bald Eagle
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States / the flag
What is the supreme law of the land? Or the written plan for the U.S. government?
The Constitution
Who did the United States gain independence from?
Great Britain/England
What are the national colors of the United States?
Red, White & Blue
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What do you call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President