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Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?

Soviet Union

Why did the United States enter the Korean War?

Stop the spread of communism

Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?

Stop the spread of communism

What is one part of the judicial branch?

Supreme Court & Federal courts

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

"I promise that I will protect the Constitution and all laws from all enemies"

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100

What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?

14th Amendment

When did all men get the right to vote?

1870

When did all women get the right to vote?

1920

When did the Great Depression start?

1929

How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

2 years

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

27

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

4 years

How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

6

How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?

6 years

How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

9 seats

What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

9/11

Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

A founding father

What is Independence Day?

A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain) The country's birthday

What is Veterans Day?

A holiday to honor people who have served in the U.S. military

What is Memorial Day?

A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

A male citizen of any race

What was the Great Depression?

A prolonged worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 with the collapse of the New York Stock Exchange.

What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?

Africans

How can people become United States citizens?

Be born in the United States

Why did the United States enter World War I?

Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

Because they have more people

Why did the United States enter World War II?

Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

Cherokee

Who elects U.S. senators?

Citizens of their state

Name the U.S. War between the North and the South.

Civil War

What U.S. War ended slavery?

Civil War

During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?

Communism

The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

Declaration of Independence

The Civil War had many important events. Name one

Emancipation Proclamation

What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law

James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.

Father of the Constitution

What did the civil rights movement do?

Fought to end racial discrimination

Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

George Washington chose not to try to be elected for a third term. This suggested that two terms were enough for any president.

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.

He helped draft the constitution

Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.

He planned and supervised the invasion of Normandy (D-Day) from the Western Front in 1944-1945.

Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.

His contributions to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s

What does the judicial branch do?

Interprets the laws

Why is the Electoral College important?

It decides who is elected president

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British control

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Joe Biden

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John G. Roberts Jr.

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Kamala D. Harris

Name your U.S. representative.

Kathy Castor

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Kevin Owen McCarthy

Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

Magna Carta

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

Marco Rubio

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

New York

There were 13 original states. Name five.

New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.

On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy.

The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?

One of many

Name three national U.S. holidays.

Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) Memorial Day Independence Day

Who is the governor of your state now?

Ronald Dion DeSantis

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of defense Secretary of education

It is important for al men age 18-25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why

Selective Service ensures that a future draft will be fair and equitable.

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

Senate and House of Representatives

Name one power of the president.

Signs bills into law

What is the capital of your state?

Tallahassee

The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.

The Boston Tea Party

Name one ware fought by the United States in the 1800s

The Civil War

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

The Declaration of Independence

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

The Executive Branch

Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

The President

What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

The Revolutionary War

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?

The U.S. fought against Iraq when they illegally invaded Kuwait

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The United States of America

If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

The Vice President

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

The basic rights of Americans

The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.

The desire for riches

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

The freedoms of religion, speech and press

Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

The united states began military action in Afghanistan

How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?

There are currently 435 voting representatives

What does the President's Cabinet do?

They advise the president

The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?

They declare that the Constitution derives its power not from a king or a Congress, but from the people themselves

Why were the Federalist Papers important?

They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.

Who write the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators?

To avoid being unduly threatened by public opinion

Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

To be independent of politics

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

To limit the powers of the federal government by reserving certain powers to the states and to the people

What founding document was written in 1787?

U.S. Constitution

What is the supreme law of the land?

U.S. Constitution

What part of the federal government writes laws?

US Congress

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington D.C.

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

World War 1

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

all people of the state

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

because there is one star for each state

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

because there were 13 original colonies

Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

by the people of the several States

There are three branches of government. Why?

checks and balances

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

coin money

Why does each state have two senators?

equal representation

Name one example of an American innovation.

light bulb

What is the economic system of the United States?

market economy

The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

president

Who signs bills to become laws?

president

Who vetoes bills?

president

Name one power that is only for the states.

provide schooling and education

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

required by law

What is the highest court in the United States?

the Supreme Court

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one

the principal author of the Declaration of Independence

Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

their state

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

they had unfair taxes

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

to vote

How many senators does each state have?

two

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

voting and volunteering

Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

writes laws

What is the form of government of the United States?

federation

How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

for life

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

forms of government

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

freed slaves in the Confederate states

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

People have certain Inalienable Rights including Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

Who appoints federal judges?

President of the United States

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

Alexander Hamilton

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

Amendments

George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.

America's first president

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

Any U.S. citizen 18+

Name the three branches of government.

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Louisiana

Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s

Lucy stone


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