Principles of American Democracy
System of Government
Rights and Responsibilities
American History
Integrated Civics
100
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words?
We the People
100
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
Six years
100
What are two rights of everyone living in the US?
Freedom of expression Freedom of speech Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition the government Freedom of worship The right to bear arms
100
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
100
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York; Liberty Island
200
What are the rights guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
200
How many voting members does the House of Representatives have?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
200
What are the two responsibilities that are only for US citizens?
Serve on a jury Vote in a federal election
200
There were 13 original states. Name Five
New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia
200
There are four states that border Mexico. Name them
California Arizona New Mexico Texas
300
Name three rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Freedom of assembly Freedom of press Freedom to petition the government
300
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
300
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At eighteen, or between eighteen and twenty-six
300
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
300
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
400
What is an amendment?
A change/addition to the Constitution
400
Name the Charlottesville US Representative (5th Congressional district of Virginia)
Robert Hurt
400
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
400
When was the Constitution written
1787
400
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
500
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
500
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States
John Roberts
500
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe them
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote. You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. Any citizen can vote. A male citizen of any race can vote
500
The writers of the Federalist Papers went under the pseudonym Publius. Name the writers
James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay
500
The US currently owns five territories. Name them
Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands Guam
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