Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one branch of government?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States of America
What is one reason the colonists came to the United States?
Freedom
Religious freedom
economic opportunity
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Purchase
What are the first three words in the Constitution?
We the people
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE amendement?
Must be 18 to vote
Do not have to pay to vote
Any citizen can vote
Why did the colonists fight the British?
high taxes
Soldiers staying in their house
No self-government
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Spanish-American War
Civil War
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are the two parts of Congress?
House and Senate
When is the last day you can send federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for womens rights
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
100
What is one promise you make when you become a United States Citizen?
Defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States, obey the laws, serve in the military, be loyal to the United States.
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Name ONE problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
Economic reasons
State's rights
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalist and market economy
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What are TWO ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a political party, run for office, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy,
Name THREE of the original 13 colonies
New Hampshire, Massachussetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves