100 Questions Flashcards
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War Two ?
Franklin Roosevelt
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who did the United States fight in World War Two?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The senate and the house (of representatives)
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senates and House of Representatives
U.S. or national legislature
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
When must all men register for the selective service?
At age 18 or 26
Who vetoes bills ?
The president
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy
Market economy
Why do some states have more representatives then other states ?
Because of the state’s population / because some states have more people
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
Two years
Why does the flag represent 50 stars ?
Because each star represents a state
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one state that borders Canada?
New York / Maine / Idaho….
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful ?
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s ?
Civil war
Spanish American war
War of 1812
Mexican American war
What is the name of national anthem ?
The star spangled banner
How many amendments does the constitution have ?
27
What are the two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
What is the political party of the president now ?
Democratic Party
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The speaker of the house
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (harbor) liberty island
What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives now ?
Kevin McCarthy
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Name the U.S. war between the north and the south?
The civil war
War between states
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther king jr day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Thanksgiving
Columbus Day
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States ?
Communism
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Missouri (River)
Mississippi River
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s?
World war 1
World war 2
Korean War
Vietnam war
Persian gulf war
What does the presidents cabinet do ?
Advice the president
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Native Americans
Name one state that borders Mexico ?
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
What does the constitution do?
Sets up the government
Defines the Government
Protects the basic rights of Americans
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Under our constitution some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money
To declare war
To create an army
To make treaties
What happened to the constitutional convention?
The constitution was written
The founding fathers wrote the constitution.
What did the emancipation proclamation do ?
Freed the slaves in the confederate states
How many justices are on the supreme court?
Nine justice
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 and older
Why did the colonist fight the British?
Because of high taxes
No self government
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The vice president
What is the name of the vice president of the United States now ?
Kamala Harris
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
Political liberty
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Practice their religion
Escape persecution
Name one branch or part of the government?
Congress
Legislative branch
President
Executive
The courts
Judicial
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did ?
Freed the slaves
Lead the states in the civil war
What does the judicial branch do ?
Reviews laws
Explain laws
Resolves dispute
Decides what laws goes against the constitution
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance ?
The United States
The flag
What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote
Join political party
What are two cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of defense
Secretary of education
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of states.
Provide schooling and education
Provide protection
Provide safety
Give a drivers license
Approve zoning and land use
Name your U.S. Representative.
Pressley Ayanna
We elect a president for how many years?
Every four years
Who does the a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Maddison
Alexander Hamilton
John jay
Publius
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words ?
We the people
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Who was president during World War One?
Woodrow
Wilson
Name one problem that led to the civil war ?
Slavery
Economic reasons
States right
Name one right only for United States Citizens?
Vote in a federal election
Run for federal office
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president
What are the two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of expression
Freedom of religion
Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general.
What war was he in ?
World war 2
What is the capital of your state?
Boston
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movements
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition the government
Who is the commander in chief of the military?
The president
Name one U.S territory.
Puerto Rico
Who is the chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
Who is the “father of our country “?
George Washington
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Shawnee
Cherokee
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
How many US senators are there ?
One hundred
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Obey the laws
Serve military
Be loyal
Defend law and constitution
What is the “rule of law”
Everyone must follow the law
Leaders must obey the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury
Vote in a federal election
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years ?
Six years
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The bill of rights
Who is the governor of your state now ?
Maura Healey
What did the declaration of interest do ?
Said that the United states is a free country and declared it from Great Britain
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for ?
US diplomats
Who is one of your states U.S. senators now ?
Ed Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What is an amendment?
A change and an addition to the constitution
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them ?
Citizens eighteen and older (can vote)
Any citizen can vote
Women and male citizen can vote.
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and republican
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for Women’s rights
Fought for civil rights
Who is in charge of the executive branch ?
The president
Joe Biden
There were 13 original states.
Name three.
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Virginia
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
What is the name of the president of the United States now ?
Joe Biden
What did Martin Luther king jr do ?
Fought for civil rights ?
In what month do we vote for president?
November
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
