Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
▪ the Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
▪ the President
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
▪ Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
▪ civil rights (movement)
Who was the first President?
(George) Washington
What does the Constitution do?
▪ sets up the government
▪ defines the government
▪ protects basic rights of Americans
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
▪ Terrorists attacked the United States.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
▪ July 4, 1776
What is the economic system in the United States?
▪ capitalist economy
▪ market economy
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
▪ six (6)
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
▪ Pacific (Ocean)
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
▪ World War I ▪ World War II ▪ Korean War ▪ Vietnam War ▪ (Persian) Gulf War
When was the Constitution written?
▪ 1787
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
▪ four hundred thirty-five (435)
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
▪ New York (Harbor)
▪ Liberty Island
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
▪ (Thomas) Jefferson
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness
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Name one U.S. territory.
▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
▪ Japan, Germany, and Italy
There were 13 original states. Name three.
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia