Week 2 Civics: Places – U.S. Citizenship and English Practice

Review: Current Leaders

The federal government meets in Washington, D.C.

It is the home of Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court.

What is the capital of the United States? –> Washington, D.C.

Every state has a capital, too. Oregon’s capital is Salem.

It is the home of the governor, the state congress, and the state supreme court.

What is the capital of your state? –> Salem (Oregon), Olympia (Washington)

The United States has two coasts where the ocean borders the country.

Oregon, Washington, and California are next to the Pacific Ocean.

We can drive and visit the Pacific Ocean on the West Coast.

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? –> The Pacific

The Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States. It is too far away from us!

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? –> The Atlantic

The United States borders Canada. That means the US is next to Canada.

Canada is to the north of the United States. Many states border Canada.

Washington is one example of a state that borders Canada.

Name one state that borders Canada. –> Washington

The United States also borders Mexico.

Mexico is to the South of the United States.

4 states border Mexico. California is one state that borders Mexico.

Name one state that borders Mexico. –> California