USA: An introduction

Which one is NOT true?

The president of the USA is

• the head of state of the USA.

• the head of government of the USA.

• the chief executive of the USA.

• in charge of the legislative branch of the US government.

Which one is NOT true?

The Thirteen Colonies

• were a group of colonies of Great Britain.

• declared independence from Great Britain on July 4th, 1776.

• were on the Pacific coast of North America.

• formed the United States of America.

a cultural metaphor emphasizing that a multicultural society can integrate different cultures while maintaining their separate identities

• salad bowl

• cultural mosaic

• tossed salad

• melting pot

a cultural metaphor emphasizing that a heterogeneous society can become homogeneous by melting different elements together

• salad bowl

• tossed salad

• cultural mosaic

• melting pot

The highest legal document of the USA that was signed in 1787.

• Constitution of the USA

• United States Declaration of Independence

• Founding Fathers

• United States Congress

The Congress is the ________ branch of the US government that meets in the Capitol.

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

The Capitol has two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• True

• False

What is the 'American pastime'?

• American football

• baseball

• basketball

• skateboarding

Which of the following is NOT true?

The "Founding Fathers"

• are three American leaders.

• united the Thirteen British Colonies in North America.

• wrote the US Constitution.

• led the American Revolutionary War.

Which one is NOT true?

The American Revolutionary War

• was fought between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies.

• took place from 1775 to 1783.

• is also known as the American War of Independence.

• took place from 1861 to 1865.