Principles of American Democracy
What does the constitution do?
sets up/defines the government; protects basic rights of America
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Rick Scott/ Ashley Moody
What is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?
serve on a jury; vote in a federal election
Why did the colonists fight the British?
high taxes (taxation without representation)
British army stayed in our houses (boarding, quartering)
because they didn't have self-government
Name one of the 2 longest rivers in the US.
Missouri or Mississippi
What is one right or freedom from the 1st Amendment?
speech; religion; assembly; press; petition the government
name your U.S Representative
Federica S. Wilson
What are two rights of everyone living in the US?
freedom of expression
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition the government
freedom of religion
the right to bear arms
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
13 original colonies
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
what are two cabinet-level positions?
secretary of agriculture/ commerce/ defense/ education/ energy/ health and human services/ homeland security/ housing and urban dev./ interior/ labor/ state/ transportation/ treasury/ veteran affairs; attorney general, VP
What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
obey the laws of the United States
serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
be loyal to the United States
When was the constitution written?
1787
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
there are 50 states
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What is the capital of your state?
Tallahasse
What are 2 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
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat
oldest member of Constitutional Convention
1st Postmaster General of the US
writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
started the first free libraries
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the economic system in the US?
capitalist/market economy
What is the name of the Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the US
Name 2 national US holidays
New Years Day
MLK
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas