Principles of American Democracy
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, Defines thee government, Protects basic rights of Americans
(Q. 2)
Name ONE branch or part of the government?
Congress, Legislative, President, Executive, The Courts, Judicial
(Q. 13)
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age eighteen (18), Between eighteen (18) and twenty-six(26)
(Q. 57)
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians Native Americans
(Q. 59)
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
(Q. 81)
What is an amendment?
A change (to the Constitution), An addition (to the Constitution)
(Q. 4)
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House (of Representatives)
(Q. 17)
What is ONE promise you make when you become a United States 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
(Q. 53)
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
(Q. 63)
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
(Q. 86)
What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition the government
(Q. 6)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Six (6)
(Q. 19)
What are TWO ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, Join a political party, Help with a campaign, Join a civic group, Join a community group, Give an elected official your opinion on an issue, Call Senators & Representatives, Publicity support or oppose an issue or policy, Run for office, Write to a newspaper
(Q. 55)
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
(Q. 72)
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
(Q. 78)
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is about the law.
(Q. 12)
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House (of Representatives), (U.S. or national) legislature
(Q. 16)
What are TWO rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Freedom of assembly, Freedom to petition the government, Freedom of religion, The right to bear arms
(Q. 51)
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves, Freed slaves in the Confederacy, Freed slaves in the Confederate states, Freed slaves in most Southern states
(Q. 76)
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
(Q. 83)
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy Market economy
(Q. 11)
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?
Provide schooling and education, Provide protection (police), Provide safety (fire departments), Give a driver's license, Approve zoning and land use
(Q. 42)
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote), You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote, Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.), A male citizen of any race (can vote).
(Q. 48)
What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation), Saved (or preserved) the Union, Led the United States during the Civil War
(Q. 75)
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
(Q. 79)