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What are the color of our flags? Blue, Red and White
How many stars are on our flag? 50
What color are the stars on our flag? White
What do the stars on the flag mean? Each star represents one of the 50 states
How many stripes are on the flag? 13
What color are the stripes? Red and White
What do the stripes on the flag mean? It represents the 13 colonies
How many states are in the Union? 50 states
What do we celebrate on the Fourth of July? Independence Day
What date is Independence Day? Fourth of July
Independence from whom? From Great Britain
What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War? England
Who was the first President? George Washington
Who is President today? Donald Trump
Who is the Vice President today? JD Vance
Who elects the President of the United States? The Electoral college
Who becomes President if the President dies? The vice president
How long is the presidential term of office? 4 years
What is the Constitution? Fundamental rules that determines how the state or country is going to be run
Can the Constitution be changed? Yes, by an amendment
What do we call a change to the Constitution? Constitutional amendment
How many changes or amendments have been made to the Constitution? 27
How many branches are in our government? Three branches
What are the three branches of our government? Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What is the legislative branch of our government? Congress
Who makes federal laws? Congress specifically the house of representative
What is Congress? The legislative branch of the federal government
What are the duties of Congress? Making laws, controlling finance, declaring war, confirm appointments and ratifying treaties
Who elects Congress? The people
How many senators are in Congress? 100
Can you name the senators from your state? Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand
For how long do we elect each senator? For six years
33. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? 435
For how long do we elect representatives? Two years
What is the executive branch of our government? Is responsible for enforcing and administering the laws of the nation. The president and the cabinets are there.
What is the judiciary branch of our government? Serves as guardian of the Constitution the rule of law and safeguards the rights of citizens.
What are the duties of the Supreme Court? Interpreting the Constitution and to ensure the protection of civil rights and liberties. Includes all courts and Judges.
What is the supreme law of the United States? The Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights? Consists of the first ten amendments
What is the Capital of your state? Albany
Who is the governor of your state? Kathy Hochul
Who becomes president if the president and the vice president die? Speaker of the House of Representative
Who is chief justice of the supreme court? John G. Roberts
Can you name the thirteen original colonies? New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Who said “Give me liberty or give me death”? Patrick Henry
Which countries were our allies in World War II? the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and China
What was the 49th state added to our Union? Alaska
How many full terms can a president serve? Two full terms
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He wanted equal rights for everyone regardless of color.
Who is the head of your local government? Angie Carpenter
According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements to be eligible to become a president. Name one. Natural born citizen of the United States
Why are there one hundred senators in the United States? There are one hundred senators because each state has two senators and there are fifty states. (50 x 2 = 100)
Who nominates judges to the Supreme Court? President
How many Supreme Court justices are there? 9
Why did the Pilgrims come to America? Seeking religious freedom
What is the head executive of a state government called? Governor
What is the head executive of a city government called? Mayor
What was the first “ American” holiday that colonists celebrated? Thanksgiving
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4th, 1776
What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence? Everyone is created equally
What is our national anthem? The Star-Spangled Banner
Who wrote “The Star Spangled Banner”? Francis Scott
Where does freedom of speech come from? First Amendment
What is the minimum voting age? 18 years old
Who signs bills into laws? The president
What is the highest court in the United States? Supreme Court
Who was President during the Civil war? Abraham Lincoln
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? It declared freedom for all slaves in the south
What special group advises the president? Cabinet
Which President is called “Father of our Country”? George Washington
What is the 50th state of the Union? Hawaii
Who helped the Pilgrims in America? Native Americans (Wampanoag tribe)
What is the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America? Mayflower
What were the 13 original states of the United States called? Thirteen Colonies
Name three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of rights. Freedom of speech, freedom of the press and right to bear arms
Who has the power to declare war? Congress specifically the senate
Name one amendment that guarantees or addresses voting rights. 15th Amendment
Which president freed the slaves? Abraham Lincoln
In what year was the Constitution written? 1787
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? Bill of Rights
Name one purpose of the United Nations. To promote security and peace
Where does congress meet? United States Capitol
Whose rights do the Constitution and the Bill of Rights guarantee? Citizens and residents
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? Preamble
Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States? The right to vote
What is one of the most important rights granted to United States citizens? The right of freedom of speech
What is the United States Capitol? Building where Congress meets
What is the White House? Where the president work and residence
What is the address of the White House? 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C.
What is the president’s official home? The White House
Name one right guaranteed by the First Amendment. Freedom of Speech
Who is the commander in chief of the United States army and navy? The President
Which president was the first commander in chief of the United States army and navy George Washington
In what month do we vote for president? November
In what month is the new president inaugurated? January
How many times may a senator be re-elected? Unlimited number of times
How many times may a congress member be re-elected? Unlimited number of times
What are the two major political parties in the United States today? Republican and Democratic
How many states are there? 50
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