American Democracy
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the people
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances/ separation of powers
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States/ the flag
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
How many Amendments does the Constitution have?
27
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at 18/ between 18 and 26
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
What do we call the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury/ vote in a federal election
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
What is the economic system of the U.S.?
Market Economy/ Capitalist Economy
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What is one right that U.S. Citizens have?
vote in a federal election/ run for federal office
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska