Principles of Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one of the three branches of government
Executive (president)
Judicial (courts)
Legislative (laws)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Flag and the United States
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans/American Indians
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorist attacks on the US
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
In what month do we vote for the President?
November
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years old
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Name the US war between the North and the South
Civil War
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our independence from Britain
What is the capital of the State of Florida?
Tallahassee
Name two rights of everyone living in the Unite States
freedom of expression, speech, assembly, to petition the government, religion, right to bear arms
Who is the Father of our Country?
George Washington
During the Cold War what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Name two of the three rights stated in the Declaration of Independence
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
If the President can no longer serve who becomes President?
The Vice-President
Name 2 ways you can participate in your democracy
vote, join a political party, run for office, join a campaign, call your Senator/Representative, publicly support/oppose and issue of policy, write to newspaper
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What countries did the US fight against in World War II?
Japan, Germany and Italy
What is the economic system in the United States called?
(Free) Market economy
If both the President and Vice-President can't serve any longer, who becomes President?
When is the last day to file/submit your Federal income tax returns?
April 15
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What movement tried the end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement