Principles of American Democracy
Who Vetoes bills?
The president of the U.S. vetoes bilsl.
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
Democrat and Republican are the two main parties in the U.S. government.
In what month do we vote for President?
In November, we vote for the president.
Why did the colonists fight the British?
They fought because of high taxes and the British army stayed in their houses.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor.
Who signs bills into laws?
The U.S. president signs bills into laws.
What are the two parts of congress?
The two parts of Congress are, The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are some rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
Citizens in the U.S. have the freedom of religion, the right to assemble and the right to a lawyer.
Who was the first president of the U.S.?
George Washington was the first president of the U.S.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
There is one star for each state.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Name the branches of government.
The branches of government are, Legislative, Executive and Judicial.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Citizens have to be 18 before they can vote for the president.
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
Abraham Lincoln led the U.S. during the civil war.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
The constitution has 27 amendments.
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances keep each branch in equal power.
Name one right only for U.S. citizens
Only U.S. citizens get to vote in a federal election.
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights.
When was the Constitution written?
The Constitution was written on September 17, 1787.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared that the U.S. is free from Great Britain.
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
When must all men register for the selective service?
By the age of 18 men must be registered for the selective service.
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Susan B. Anthony fought for women's rights.
Name one of the two longest rivers in the U.S.
One of the longest rivers in the U.S. is the Missouri river.