Principles of American Democracy
System- Government
Rights + Responsibilities
American History
Civics
100
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitutions?
The Bill of Rights
100
Name one branch or part of the government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
100
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury, vote
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans, American Indians
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
200
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
200
We elect a President for how many years?
Four
200
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States, the flag
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
200
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
300
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
300
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six
300
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a political party, run for office, write to a newspaper
300
When was the Constitution written?
1787
300
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam
400
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law- no one is above the law.
400
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
400
What are two rights only for United States citizens?
apply for a federal job, vote, run for office, carry a U.S. passport
400
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
400
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
500
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
500
What is the name of the President of the United States?
Joe Biden
500
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
500
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
500
Where is the Statute of Liberty?
New York
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