Principles of American Democracy
The idea of self-government is contained in the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. What are they?
We the people
Designed to be more democratic, this half of Congress elects its members to two year terms.
The House of Representatives
This is one right only for U.S. citizens.
Voting in a federal election, serve on a jury
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on this day.
July 4th 1776
Martin Luther King was a key figure in what this movement during the 1950s and 60s.
The Civil Rights Movement
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government and protects basic rights of Americans.
The Senate is designed to be the more deliberative half of Congress, which is probably why the framers made a Senator's term this many years.
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These are two rights for everyone living in the United States.
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition, Right to bear arms, etc.
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by this 16th U.S. president.
Abraham Lincoln
This was the primary concern of the United States during the Cold War
Communism
These are two rights in the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
This person has represented the 8th Congressional District of Washington State, which includes Thorp, since 2018.
Kim Schrier
This is a promise you might make once becoming a U.S. citizen.
Give up loyalty to other countries ▪ 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 (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and the pen name Publius wrote a series of newspaper editorials defending the new constitution. Collectively they are known as...
The Federalist Papers
The United States fought these three countries in World War Two, who together made up the Axis powers.
Germany, Japan and Italy
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These two people are the U.S. Senators from the State of Washington
Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray
These is the age range during which men must sign up for the selective service
18-26
The Constitution was written in this year.
1787
This person led the United States during WWII
Franklin D. Roosevelt
This is the economic system of the United States
Capitalist or Market Economy
This person is the current Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
This is the last day you are able to file your taxes.
April 15
The 3rd Amendment bans this practice which the founding fathers found particularly egregious and its one reason they fought the Revolution.
Housing (billeting) of Soldiers
This person led the U.S. during WW1
Woodrow Wilson