Patirotism
How many states make up the United States of America?
50 states.
What is the constitution?
Law of the land
Who is the governor of Maryland?
Larry Hogan
What is the minimum voting age?
18 years old
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Who wrote the Star Spangles Banner?
Francis Scott Key
What month do we vote for the President?
November
How long do we elect the President?
4 years
What do the stripes represent on the flag?
The original 13 colonies
How many branches are there in our government? and what are they?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What is the Capitol of the United States?
Washington D.C
What month is the new President inaugurated?
January
Why did the pilgrims come to America?
In search of religious freedom
What do the stars represent on the flag?
The 50 states that make up the United State of America
Who makes the laws in the United States?
Congress
What are the 49th & 50th states of the Union?
Alaska & Hawaii
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States?
The President
How many terms can the President serve for?
2 Terms
Who elects the President of the United States?
The Citizens
How many senators are there in Congress?
100 (2 for every state)
Name the original 13 states.....
New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
What are the two political parties in the United States?
Republicans & Democratic