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 is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
-Serve on a Jury
- Vote in a Federal Election
What is one reason colonists came over to America?
-Freedom
-Political Liberty
-Religious Freedom
-Economic Opportunity
-Practice their religion
-Escape Persecution
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
-Louisiana Territory
-Louisiana
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who's in charge of the executive branch?
The President (Donald Trump)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
-The United States
-Our Flag
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
Name the US war fought between the North and the South
-Civil War
-War between the States
How many amendments does the constitution have?
Twenty Seven (27)
How many US Senators are there?
One Hundred (100)
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen and older (+18)
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
slavery, economic reasons, slates' rights
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
-Life
-Liberty
-Pursuit of Happiness
If both the president and the vice-president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Speaker of the House
When is the last day you can send your federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
Hint: He was our first President
(George) Washington
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights, fought for civil rights
What is the "rule of law"?
-Everyone must follow the law
-Leaders must obey the law
-Government must obey the law
-No one is above the law
What is the name of the Speaker of the House Representatives now?
Paul D. Ryan
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 an opinion on an issue
-Call Senators and Representatives
-Publicly support or oppose an issue or a policy
-Run for Office
-Write to a newspaper
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
-The constitution was written
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves, freed slaves in the Confederacy, freed slaves in the Confederate states, freed slaves in most Southern states