Principles of American Democracy
System of Government
System of Government
Rights and Responsibilities
Colonial Period and Independence
1800's
geography
simbols and holydays
100
What is tghe supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
100
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)
▪ (U.S. or national) legislature
100
What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
Democratic and Republican
100
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election
▪ run for federal office
100
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom
▪ political liberty
▪ religious freedom
▪ economic opportunity
▪ practice their religion
▪ escape persecution
100
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory
▪ Louisiana
100
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
200
What is an amendment ?
a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution
200
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
200
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
200
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
▪ the flag
200
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
▪ Africans
▪ people from Africa
200
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
▪ the War between the States
200
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
Atlantic (Ocean)
200
300
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
speech
▪ religion
▪ assembly
▪ press
▪ petition the government
300
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
300
What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court
300
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
300
Who was the first President?
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
▪ (George) Washington
300
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery
▪ economic reasons
▪ states’ rights
300
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
▪ U.S. Virgin Islands
▪ American Samoa
▪ Northern Mariana Islands
▪ Guam
300
When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
July 4
400
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
400
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
We elect a President for how many years?
2
6
4
400
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
400
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
April 15
400
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers
(James) Madison
▪ (Alexander) Hamilton
▪ (John) Jay
▪ Publius
400
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
400
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
▪ Arizona
▪ New Mexico
▪ Texas
400
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
500
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness
500
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President
500
In what month do we vote for President?*
November
500
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
500
When was the Constitution written?
1787
500
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women’s rights
▪ fought for civil rights
500
Name one state that borders Canada
Maine
▪ New Hampshire
▪ Vermont
▪ New York
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Ohio
▪ Michigan
▪ Minnesota
▪ North Dakota
▪ Montana
▪ Idaho
▪ Washington
▪ Alaska
500
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
600
What is the economic system in the United States?*
capitalist economy
▪ market economy
600
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*
Name your U.S. Representative
who is the president
•Senator
Alex Padilla
•Representative
Erick swaalwel
•President
Joseph R. Binden Jr
600
Name one branch or part of the government.*
Congress
▪ legislative
▪ President
▪ executive
▪ the courts
▪ judicial
600
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper
600
There were 13 original states. Name three
New Hampshire
▪ Massachusetts
▪ Rhode Island
▪ Connecticut
▪ New York
▪ New Jersey
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Delaware
▪ Maryland
▪ Virginia
▪ North Carolina
▪ South Carolina
▪ Georgia
600
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
▪ freed slaves in the Confederacy
▪ freed slaves in the Confederate states
▪ freed slaves in most Southern states
600
What is the capital of the United States?*
Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
Washington, D.C.
New York (Harbor)
▪ Liberty Island
600
Name five national U.S. holidays
New Year’s Day
▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
▪ Presidents’ Day
▪ Memorial Day
▪ Independence Day
▪ Labor Day
▪ Columbus Day
▪ Veterans Day
▪ Thanksgiving
▪ Christmas