American Democracy
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
What ocean is on the west coast of the U.S.?
Pacific Ocean
We elect a President for how many years?
four (4)
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
(this will change to Donald Trump on January 20th)
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
market economy
Name one of the two longest rivers in the U.S.
Mississippi River
Missouri River
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
In what month do we vote for President?
November
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
(Persian) Gulf War
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.
Name one U.S. territory.
American Samoa
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
DAILY DOUBLE!
Who vetoes bills?
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the President
the Vice President
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery
economic reasons
states' rights
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
DAILY DOUBLE!
Name one state that borders Canada.
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18)
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
the President
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
because they didn't have self-government