Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
▪ American Indians ▪ Native Americans
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
▪ Missouri (River) ▪ Mississippi (River)
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote ▪ join a political party ▪ help with a campaign ▪ join a civic group ▪ join a community group ▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue ▪ call Senators and Representatives ▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy ▪ run for office ▪ write to a newspaper
There were 13 original states. Name three.
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
How many U.S. Senators are there?
▪ one hundred (100)
Which amendment of the constitution in the bill of rights says that
any powers not expressly granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, nor prohibited to the states, are reserved to the states or the people
the 10th amendment
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
▪ New York (Harbor) ▪ Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
Who is the current Vice President?
J.D. Vance
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana
Name one U.S. territory
▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam