Question 1

What is the capital of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States and it is located in the District of Columbia. The city was named after George Washington, who served as president for two terms from 1789 to 1797. It was founded on July 16, 1790 and it became the capital in 1800 when Congress passed a law that designated Washington as the new capital.

Question 2

What was the capital of the Confederate States (of America)?

Accepted Answer

The capital of the Confederate States (of America) was Richmond, Virginia.
The Confederate States (of America) was a breakaway nation that seceded from the United States in 1861 and fought for its independence until 1865. The capital of the Confederacy was Richmond, Virginia. 
In April 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia and effectively ended the Civil War.

Question 3

Who is our vice president?

Accepted Answer

The vice president of the United States is a member of the executive branch and is second in line to succeed the President. The Vice President's primary function is to be prepared to assume the Presidency if something should happen to the President.
The Vice President is elected by an electoral college, and there are no term limits for this position.
In recent years, Vice Presidents have been seen as running mates with Presidential candidates in order to bring together a coalition of voters from different backgrounds.

Question 4

How many stars are on our flag?

Accepted Answer

There are fifty stars on the American flag.

The American flag has fifty stars, which represent the fifty states in the United States of America. The thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen colonies that declared independence from Great Britain and became our first states.

Question 5

What are the three branches of the US Government?

Accepted Answer

The three branches of the US Government are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

The Legislative branch is made up of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives has 435 members who represent different districts in the country. The Senate has 100 members who represent states with equal representation. These two houses work together to create laws for the United States that all citizens must follow. 
The Executive branch is made up of a President and Vice President who are elected every four years by popular vote. They make decisions on how to run government programs, as well as representing America's interests abroad and signing treaties with other countries. 
The Judicial branch is made up of one Supreme Court that consists of nine justices appointed by the president for life terms, unless they resign or die before their term ends. This court interprets laws passed by Congress and state legislatures, settles disputes between states or between a state and federal government, and determines whether someone should be tried in criminal court or another type of court such as family court or bankruptcy court.

Question 6

What is our Flag Day?

Accepted Answer

Flag Day is a day set aside to honor the American flag. It is celebrated on June 14th of every year.

Flag Day was first observed in 1877, but it wasn't until 1949 that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 as Flag Day. Flag Day is not a federal holiday, but many states celebrate it as such. The American Legion and other veterans' organizations have been instrumental in encouraging the observance of Flag Day, and some communities observe this day with parades or patriotic speeches.

The date for Flag Day was chosen because it was on June 14th 1777 that the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as our national flag. 
Many people believe that Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag from a design by George Washington when he was General Commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783). 
Others say that Francis Hopkinson designed our original flag before Betsy Ross became famous for sewing flags for General George Washington's army.

Question 7

Which country borders Canada to the east?

Accepted Answer

The United States borders Canada to the east.

The United States is a country that borders Canada to the east. The two countries share a long border, which includes many of the Great Lakes and waterways in North America. 
The US shares a long border with Canada, which includes many of the Great Lakes and waterways in North America.

Question 8

How many states are in the United States?

Accepted Answer

There are 50 states in the United States.

The United States is a country made up of 50 states. There are currently only 50 states in the US, with each state having its own capital city and unique features. 
The following list includes all 50 US states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii (not a state), Idaho (not a state), Illinois (not a state), Indiana (not a state), Iowa (not a state), Kansas (not a state), Kentucky (not a state), Louisiana (not a state), Maine (not a state) Maryland( nota State ), Massachusetts( nota State ), Michigan( nota State ), Minnesota( nota State ), Mississippi( nota State ), Missouri( nota State ), Montana( nota State ), Nebraska( nota State ), Nevada , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New Mexico , New York , North Carolina , North Dakota 
Ohio 
Oklahoma 
Oregon 
Pennsylvania 
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Tennessee Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming.

Question 9

What day is Father's Day in June?

Accepted Answer

Father's Day is on the third Sunday in June.

Father's Day is a day to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, including Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and the United States. Father's Day was first observed in Spokane, Washington on June 19th 1910. In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson issued a proclamation declaring Father's Day as an annual national observance in the United States of America.

Fathers are typically given gifts such as cards or ties for Father's Day; they may also be taken out to dinner or given a gift certificate for their favorite store. Fathers are also honored by having their children make them breakfast in bed or draw them pictures and write them letters telling them how much they love them.

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