What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag, The United States
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances, separation of powers
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians (Native Americans)
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
What is the economic system in the United States?
Market Economy, Capitalism
What is the capital of your state?
Harrisburg
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The Senate and the House (of Representatives)
Who is the Father of our Country?
George Washington
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights movement
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
Name the US war between the north and the south.
The Civil War
During the Cold War what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What is one promise you make when you become an American citizen?
Loyalty to the United States, Obey the laws of the United States
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
said the United States is free (from Britain), declared our Independence
What is an amendment?
A change (to the Constitution)
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are 2 ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote, join a political party, run for office, write to a newspaper, call your Senator or representative, join a community group
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi or Missouri
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
African people
Who was president during World War 1
Woodrow Wilson
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
fought for Civil Rights
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Name one branch or part of government.
Congress, The President, The Courts, Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War 2?
Franklin Roosevelt
What is one promise you make when you become a US Citizen?
obey US laws, be loyal to the US, defend the Constitution, serve in the military (if needed), serve the nation (work of national importance)
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Any citizen can vote, citizens 18 and older can vote
What is the name of the National anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Germany and Italy
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves, saved the Union, led the United States during the Civil War.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
because they have more people, because of population
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
US Diplomat
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
The Civil War
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
What do we show loyalty when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the flag, the United Staes
Name one state that borders Canada
Alaska, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, N. Dakota, Idaho, Washington