Principles of American Demoncracy
What is the law of the land
The Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government
▪ Congress
legislative
President
executive
the courts
judicial
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom
▪ political liberty
▪ religious freedom
▪ economic opportunity
▪ practice their religion
▪ escape persecution
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
▪ Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these three words?
We the People
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
the flag
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
▪ the Civil War
▪ the War between the States
Name one state that borders Mexico
▪ California
▪ Arizona
▪ New Mexico
▪ Texas
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
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
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
▪ because there were 13 original colonies
▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
market economy
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Agriculture
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Gavin Newsom
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
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner