Principles of American Government
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What are three 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
Which U.S. President appears on the $100 bill?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the supreme law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
Name the three branches of government
• Legislative, executive, and judicial
• Congress, president, and the courts
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name two
• Freedom
• Political liberty
• Religious freedom
• Economic opportunity
• Escape persecution
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
• Vote • Pay taxes • Obey the law • Serve in the military • Run for office • Work for local, state, or federal government
What city’s airport is so big it has its own zip code?
Denver (DIA)
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
• Attorney General
• Secretary of Agriculture / Commerce/ Education / Energy / Health and Human Services / Homeland Security / Housing and Urban Development / Interior / Labor / State / Transportation / Treasury / Veterans Affairs / War (Defense)
• Vice-President
• Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
• Administrator of the Small Business Administration
• Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
• Director of the Office of Management and Budget
• Director of National Intelligence
• United States Trade Representative
Name one example of an American innovation
• Light bulb • Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine) • Skyscrapers • Airplane • Assembly line • Landing on the moon • Integrated circuit (IC)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
What state is known for a rock that has four presidents staring at you?
South Dakota (Mount Rushmore)
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
When did all women get the right to vote?
• 1920 • After World War I • (With the) 19th Amendment
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Which U.S. state borders the most other states?
Tennessee
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
• Equality
• Liberty
• Social contract
• Natural rights
• Limited government
• Self-government
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one
• Writer of the Declaration of Independence • Third president of the United States • Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase) • First Secretary of State • Founded the University of Virginia • Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
Name one promise that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance
• Give up loyalty to other countries • Defend the (U.S.) Constitution • Obey the laws of the United States • Serve in the military (if needed) • Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed) • Be loyal to the United States
What months did Polina and Olga pass their Civics test?
April (Polina), October (Olya)