Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government.*
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
▪ because there were 13 original colonies
▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
▪ (Thomas) Jefferson
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
What is an amendment?
▪ a change (to the Constitution) ▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
▪ fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
▪ World War II
What is the capital of the United States?*
▪ Washington, D.C
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
▪ the Bill of Rights
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
▪ because there is one star for each state
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
▪ (Franklin) Roosevelt
Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
▪ New York (Harbor) ▪ Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
▪ twenty-seven (27)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
▪ six (6)
Name two national U.S. holidays
New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*
▪ World War I ▪ World War II ▪ Korean War ▪ Vietnam War ▪ (Persian) Gulf War
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Missouri (River) ▪ Mississippi (River)