Principles of American Democracy
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
Who is the governor of your state now?
Tom Wolf (PA)
Andrew Cuomo (NY)
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. Citizens?
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
No one is above the law.
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court now?
John Roberts
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech, religion, expression, assembly, petition the government, right to bear arms
What is the name of the National Anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
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 are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
• Bob Casey (PA)
• Patrick Toomey (PA)
• NY - Schumer or Gillebrand
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the flag
the United States
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
• Secretary of Agriculture • Secretary of Commerce • Secretary of Defense
• Secretary of Education • Secretary of Energy
• Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Secretary of Homeland Security
• Secretary of Housing and Urban Development • Secretary of the Interior
• Secretary of Labor
• Secretary of State
• Secretary of Transportation
• Secretary of the Treasury
• Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Attorney General
• Vice President
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
be loyal to the United States
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 the nation if needed
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
first postmaster general of the United States
writer of "Poor Richard's almanac"
started the first free libraries
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt (FDR)
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy
capitalist economy
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
explains laws
resolves disputes
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
run for officejoin a political party, help with a campaign
join a civic group, join a community group
give an elected official your opinion on an issue, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
call Senators and Representatives
write to the newspaper
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism