Let's continue.
1. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
2. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
(LIFE, LIBERTY, & THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS) (WRONG: freedom of speech and freedom of assembly)
(Teacher Jennifer needs to PAY ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!)
3. What major event happened September 11th 2001?
Terrorists attacked the United States
4. What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
5. We elect a president for how many years?
4 (years)
6. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We The People
7. Name two national US holidays
Thanksgiving and Presidents Day
8. What is that an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
9. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
10. Who was the father of our country?
George Washington
11. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
12. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi (River)
13. In what month do we vote for President?
November
14. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
15. What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law.
16. What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
Did I ask about taxes? When is the last day you consented federal income tax forms?
April 15
17. Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
18. Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
19. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because each star (for) a state
(because there is) one star for each state
20. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
the Civil War
21. Name one state that borders Canada.
Alaska
22. Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress
23. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
give a driver’s lessons
give a DRIVER'S LICENSE
24. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
25. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
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26. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
27. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
28. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Ro Khanna
I wish Ro Khanna (CA-17) was our senator.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people of the state
Although I do like (Senator) Dianne Feinsten and (Senator) Kamala Harris is fabulous.
We're lucky in the in California.
(Thank you, CA Governor Jerry Brown, and welcome new CA Governor Gavin Newsum)
29. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
30. When must all men register for the Selective Service?
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
(One more question for Good Luck....)
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
Haven't you seen it?
Yes
Lucky! I haven't seen it yet.
Thank you so much!
Happy New Year!