Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government .
The President
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
People 18 and older can vote.
What is one reason Colonists came to America ?
Religious freedom
Civil war
What does the Constriction do ?
Sets up the Government
What stops one branch of Government from becoming too powerful ?
What is one responsibility that is only for united States citizens ?
Vote
What group of people got turned into slaves ?
The Native
What did Susan B. Anthony do ?
Fought for women's rights
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
Who is in charge of the executive branch ?
The President
What are 2 rights of everyone living in the US ?
Freedom of speech and Freedom of religion
Who wrote the declaration of independence ?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was president during world war 1 and the great depression ?
Franklin Roosevelt
What is an Amendment?
A change to the Constitution
Who makes the federal laws ?
The Constitution
What do we show loyalty to when we Pledge of Allegiance ?
The Flag
When was the Constitution written ?
1787
Who did the U.S. fight in world war 2 ?
Japan, Germany and Italy
What do we call the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are the 2 parts of the U.S. Congress ?
The Senate and the house of Representatives.
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen ?
To follow the law
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for ?
He started the first 3 libraries
Where is the statue of liberty ?
New York