American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
the flag
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of State
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Attorney General
Vice President
Name one America Indian tribe in the Unites States.
Cherokee
Navajo
Sioux
Chippewa
Choctaw
Pueblo
Apache
Iroquois
Creek
Blackfeet
Seminole
Cheyenne
Arawak
Shawnee
Mohegan
Huron
Oneida
Lakota
Crow
Teton
Hopi
Inuit
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18)
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
How many amendments does Constitution have?
27
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Alaska
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights (movement)
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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
publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
run for office
write to a newspaper
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law
Leaders must obey the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
to declare
to create an army
to make treaties
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Name one of the longest rivers in the United State.
Missouri (River)
Mississippi (River)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Who was the president during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
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