Principles of American Democracy
System of Government
Rights and Responsibilities
Colonial Period and Independence
Recent American History
100
speech; religion; assembly; press; petition the government
What are the rights or freedoms guaranteed by the first amendment.
100
one hundred (100)
How many U. S. Senators are there?
100
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
What are the promises made when you become a United States citizen?
100
July 4, 1776
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
100
World War I; World war II; Korean War; Vietnam War; Persian Gulf War
Name the wars fought by the United States in the 1900's.
200
twenty-seven (27)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
200
six (6)
We elect a U. S. Senator for how many years?
200
eighteen (18) and older
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
200
New Hampshire; Massachusetts; Rhode Island; Connecticut; New York; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; Georgia
What were the 13 original states?
200
Woodrow Wilson
Who was President during World War I?
300
announced our independence (from Great Britain); declared our independence (from Great Britain); said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
300
Thom Tillis, Richard Burr
Who are the current Senators representing North Carolina
300
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 and Representatives; publically support or oppose an issue or party; run for office; write to a newspaper.
What are the different ways that Americans can participate in their Democracy?
300
The constitution was written; The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
300
Franklin Roosevelt
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
400
life; liberty; pursuit of happiness
What are the rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
400
four hundred thirty five (435)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
400
April 15
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
400
1787
When was the Constitution written?
400
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Who did the US fight during World War II?
500
you can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What is freedom of religion?
500
two (2)
We elect a U. S. Representative for how many years?
500
at age eighteen (18) between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
When must all men register for Selective Service?
500
James Madison; Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; Publius
Who wrote the Federalist Papers (which supported the passage of the US Constitution)?
500
World War II
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
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