American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
How many members does the House of Representatives have and for how many years do they serve for?
435 and 2 years.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The constitution was written.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day. MLK, Jr. Day. Presidents' Day. Memorial Day. Independence Day. Labor Day. Columbus Day. Veterans Day. Thanksgiving. Christmas.
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election. Run for federal office.
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress/Legislative. President/Executive. The courts/Judicial.
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights.
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Roosevelt.
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico. U.S. Virgin Islands. American Samoa. Northern Mariana Islands. Guam.
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law. No one is above the law.
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812. Civil War. Spanish-American War. Mexican-American War.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the constitution.
What does the president's cabinet do?
Advises the president.
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes. Because the British army stayed in their homes. Because they didn't have self-government.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes and 50 stars?
Because there were 13 original colonies and there are 50 states
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote. Run for office. Write to a newspaper. Help with a campaign. Join a community group.
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education. Give driver's licenses. Provide protection. Provide safety.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism.
What ocean is on the west coast of the U.S.? What ocean is on the east coast?
Pacific Ocean. Atlantic Ocean.