Principles of American Democracy
System of Government
1800s
Geography
Recent American History and Other Important Historical Info.
100
What is freedom of religion?
♦You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
100
How many U.S. Senators are there?
♦one hundred (100)
100
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
♦the civil war ♦the War between the states
100
Name one U.S. territory.
♦Puerto Rico
100
Who was President during World War I
♦(Woodrow) Wilson
200
What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
♦speech ♦religion ♦assembly ♦press ♦petition the government
200
We elect a U.S Representative for how many years?
♦two(2)
200
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
♦fought for women's rights
200
Name one state that borders Canada.
♦New York
200
During the Cold war, what was the main concern of the United States?
♦Communism
300
How many amendments does the constitution have?
♦twenty-seven (27)
300
Who makes the federal laws?
♦congress ♦Senate and House(of Representatives)
300
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
♦Mexican-American War ♦War of 1812 ♦Civil War
300
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
♦Pacific (ocean)
300
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
♦Terrorists attacked the United States.
400
What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?
♦life ♦liberty ♦pursuit of happiness
400
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
♦Joe Biden
400
What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
♦Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
400
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
♦New York
400
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
♦World War II
500
What is the "rule of law"?
♦No one is above the law. ♦Everyone must follow the law.
500
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is ONE power of the federal government?
♦to print money ♦to create an army ♦to declare war
500
What did the Emancipation Proclamation Do?
♦freed the slaves
500
What is the capital of the United States?
♦Washington, D.C.
500
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
♦Japan, Germany, and Italy
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