Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President of the United States Barrack Oba....I mean Joe Biden
What is the legal voting age in the US?
18
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one US territory
Puerto Rico
US Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Th Bill of Rights
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What do we show loyalty to in the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
US Flag
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York City
Liberty Island
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate
House of Representatives
When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
April 15th
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution? Name one of the writers?
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
James Madison
What is often referred to as "Old Glory"?
Flag of the United States
The idea of self-government is the first 3 words of the constitution. What are they?
"We The People"
How many US Senators are there?
100
Who is required to register for Selected Service?
Males 18-26
Who was the "Father of our Country"?
George Washington
Why does the US Flag have 13 stripes?
13 Original Colonies
What is one right of freedom under the First Amendment?
Speech, religion. assembly, press, petition the government
What month we vote of the US President?
November
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Vote in a Federal Election
Serve on Jury Duty
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What song was written aboard a truce ship in the Chesapeake Bay?
The Star Spangled Banner