American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What does the judicial branch do?
Explains laws
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 or older can vote.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
WW1, WW2, Vietnam War, Korean War, Persian Gulf War
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Said that the United States is free
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Vice President
Name one right only for US citizens.
Run for federal office
There were thirteen original states. Name three.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. (any of those responses are ok)
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What are the two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and Liberty
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Print money
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Voting and running for office
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention.
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What is an amendment?
An addition or a change to the Constitution.
What are two Cabinet level positions?
Secretary of State and the Attorney General
When must all men register for the selective service?
At age 18
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What is the freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
The House of Representatives has how many voting audios?
435
What is one promise you make when you become a US 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
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay or Publius
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.