I. QUESTIONS AND SHORT ANSWERS (3ms: 0.75m/answer)

1. What are the three branches of the American Government?

   • The three branches of the American Government are the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch.

2. According to the reform of education, which fields will American students be first in the world?

   • American students are expected to be first in the world in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

3. What are the 6 main regions of the USA?

   • The six main regions of the USA are the Northeast, the Midwest, the South, the West, the Pacific Coast, and the Mountain West.

4. What degrees can students get after completing two years at community colleges?

   • Students can receive an Associate’s Degree after completing two years at community colleges.

I. QUESTIONS AND SHORT ANSWERS (3ms: 0.75m/answer)

1. Why wasn’t the American Constitution ratified by all states in 1787?

   • The American Constitution wasn’t ratified by all states in 1787 because some states were concerned about the lack of a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms.

2. When did America join World War I? In what situation?

   • America joined World War I in 1917 after Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, which led to the sinking of American ships.

3. How many states are there in mainland America?

   • There are 48 states in mainland America.

4. When did the first people immigrate to America? Who were they?

   • The first people immigrated to America around 15,000 to 20,000 years ago, and they were the ancestors of Native Americans who crossed the Bering Land Bridge.

I. QUESTIONS AND SHORT ANSWERS (3ms: 0.75m/answer)

1. Name three biggest cities in America. What regions do they belong to?

   • Three of the biggest cities in America are New York (Northeast), Los Angeles (West), and Chicago (Midwest).

2. Why is the Midwest considered the bread-basket of the whole country?

   • The Midwest is considered the bread-basket of the country because it produces a large quantity of the nation's grain, especially wheat and corn.

3. What is the common name for America’s Independence Day?

   • The common name for America’s Independence Day is the Fourth of July.

4. What food is most common to be eaten on Thanksgiving?

   • The most common food eaten on Thanksgiving is turkey.

I. QUESTIONS AND SHORT ANSWERS (3ms: 0.75m/answer)

1. What are the first thirteen states of the US?

   • The first thirteen states of the US are Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.

2. Who occupied America before the Europeans came to the New World?

   • Before the Europeans arrived, America was occupied by Native American tribes.

3. By whom was the foundation of American science laid?

   • The foundation of American science was laid by figures like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and other early American inventors and scientists.

4. What did Alexander Graham Bell invent?

   • Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.

I. QUESTIONS AND SHORT ANSWERS (3ms: 0.75m/answer)

1. Where is the very first commercial nuclear power plant of the US?

   • The very first commercial nuclear power plant in the US is located in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.

2. Which American scientist made the first experiment with rocket propulsion systems?

   • The American scientist who made the first experiment with rocket propulsion systems was Robert Goddard.

3. Name two things the President has the power to do.

   • The President has the power to veto laws and appoint federal judges.

4. Why has the number of stars on the American flag changed many times?

   • The number of stars on the American flag has changed many times because new states have been admitted to the Union.