Principles of Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one branch of the government.
Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, and Executive Branch
Who lived in the US before the colonists?
Native Americans
Name of the 2 longest rivers in the US.
Mississippi River or Missouri River
Name a war fought by the US in the 1900s.
WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Etc.
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the people...
What stops one branch from getting too much power?
Separation of Powers / Checks and Balances
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 4, 1776
What does the DC in Washington DC mean?
District of Columbia
Who was president during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
What do we call the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights
What are the two parts of congress?
The Senate and House a Representative
Who is the "Father of the Country"?
George Washington
Why does the US flag have 13 Stripes?
13 original colonies
Who was the president during the Great Depression and WWII?
FDR
What is the Economic System of the US?
Market Economy or Capitalistic Economy
How many voting members of Congress are there?
535
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for Women's rights
Name 2 US territories.
Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands
What war was Dwight Eisenhower a general in?
WWII
What is the Rule of Law?
No one is above the law
Name all 4 Representatives for the State of Iowa.
Zach Nunn, Randy Feenstra, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Ashley Hinson
Name all 13 original colonies.
(See answer Key)
What is the name of the Island that the Statue of Liberty is on?
Liberty Island
Name 2 American Indian tribes.
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Iroquois, Etc.