Principles of American Democracy
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
18
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What is the capital of the United States?
▪ Washington, D.C.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ the United States ▪ the flag
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
▪ freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) ▪ saved (or preserved) the Union ▪ led the United States during the Civil War
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
▪ New York (Harbor) ▪ Liberty Island
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
In what month do we vote for President?*
November
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
▪ World War I ▪ World War II ▪ Korean War ▪ Vietnam War ▪ (Persian) Gulf War
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
Democratic and Republican
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
▪ fought for civil rights ▪ worked for equality for all Americans
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 is the economic system in the United States?*
▪ capitalist economy ▪ market economy
What is the capital of your state?
Tallahassee
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed) ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
▪ Cherokee ▪ Navajo ▪ Sioux ▪ Chippewa ▪ Choctaw ▪ Pueblo ▪ Apache ▪ Iroquois ▪ Creek ▪ Blackfeet ▪ Seminole ▪ Cheyenne ▪ Arawak ▪ Shawnee ▪ Mohegan ▪ Huron ▪ Oneida ▪ Lakota ▪ Crow ▪ Teton ▪ Hopi ▪ Inuit
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
▪ Missouri (River) ▪ Mississippi (River)