Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress, legislative, President, executive, the courts, judicial
Who was the first President?
George Washington
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States, the flag
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
Cherokee, Navajo, Chippewa, Pueblo, Apache
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.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
Name three original states.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What is one power of the federal government?
To print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Publius
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, call Senators and Representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy, run for office, write to a newspaper
What war was Eisenhower in?
World War II