Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years old
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
april 15
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
people from Africa
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state
because each star represents a state
because there are 50 states
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
july 4th
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election