American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government.
13. Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress
▪ legislative
▪ President
▪ executive
▪ the court
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
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom
▪ political liberty
▪ religious freedom
▪ economic opportunity
▪ practice their religion
▪ escape persecution
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
▪ War of 1812
▪ Mexican-American War
▪ Civil War
▪ Spanish-American War
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
▪ checks and balances
▪ separation of powers
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ the United States
▪ the flag
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
▪ (Thomas) Jefferson
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
▪ World War I
▪ World War II
▪ Korean War
▪ Vietnam War
▪ (Persian) Gulf War
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When was the Constitution written?
▪ 1787
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
▪ Japan, Germany, and Italy
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives).
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
▪ (George) Washington
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States??
▪ Terrorists attacked the United States.
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ serve on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
▪ July 4, 1776
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
▪ (Franklin) Roosevelt