Who is officially the head of the state and the government of the USA. (President)

The president of the United States has many roles and duties. For many Americans and people around the world, the president represents the United States government and is officially the head of the state. As chief executive, the president enforces federal laws, directs the preparation of the federal budget and appoints many high-ranking officials. As commander in chief of the armed forces, the president directs foreign and national security affairs. As chief diplomat, the president negotiates treaties with other countries. As legislative leader the president recommends laws to Congress. The president is elected for a term. Presidential election is held every four years in November. The President lives in the White House in Washington, D.C. and has offices there.

 

The anthem of the USA is The Star Spangled Banner.

In 1814, the American flag inspired a lawyer and amateur poet named Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner", the poem that was later set to music and became the national anthem. During the war of 1812 between Great Britain and the USA, F.S. Key was on a ship in Baltimore Harbor watching the British attack Fort McHenry. As long as Key saw the American flag flying over the fort, he knew his country had not lost the battle. Key set his poem to music, using the melody of an old British song. More than 100 years later, in 1931, Congress declared "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem.

 

The Canadian Parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Commons.

The Parliament is the national legislature of Canada. It has two houses - an upper house called the Senate and a lower house called the House of Commons. The Senate normally has 105 members. The senators and the speaker are appointed by the governor general on the prime minister's recommendation. Senators must retire when they reach age 75. The House of Commons consists of members elected by the people for five-year terms. Each House member represents a district of a province. The House elects a speaker to preside over meetings.

 

What is the national symbol of Canada? (The maple leaf)

At the beginning of the eighteenth century, the maple leaf was adopted as an emblem by the French Canadians. Its popularity continued and in 1834 the maple leaf was one of numerous emblems proposed to represent the society. The first mayor of Montreal described the maple as "the king of our forest and the symbol of the Canadian people." The maple leaf slowly became a national symbol: in 1868, it was included in the coat of arms of both Ontario and Quebec, and was added to the Canadian coat of arms in 1921. The maple leaf finally became the central national symbol with the introduction of the Canadian flag in 1965.

 

Which ship did Pilgrim Fathers (the first American settlers) sale to America in? (The Mayflower)

The first colonists began their journey to America in September of 1620 on a ship called the Mayflower. These people were called Pilgrims because they traveled in search of religious freedom. The Mayflower was very crowded with 1 02 passengers, about 25 sailors, two dogs and probably some chickens, cats and pigs. At times, the trip was very difficult. Yet, during the voyage, the travelers suffered only one death. They landed in what is now Massachusetts and established one of the first colonies.

Chapter 2. People Political Leaders and Rulers

 

The founder of the English fleet was King Alfred.

Alfred was the king of West Saxons in southwestern England. He saved his kingdom from the Danes and laid the basis for the unification of England under the West Saxon monarchy. He also led a revival of learning and literature and was the founder of the English fleet. He was such an outstanding leader in war and peace that he is the only English king known as "the Great".