Principles of Gov.
What is the form of Government in the U.S.
Democracy
Name the three branches of government
1. Judicial
2.Legislative
3. Executive
How can people Become United States Citizens?
Naturalize, Derive citizenship, Be born in the United States
What war did the Americans fight to win Independence from Britain?
The American Revolution
Why does the flag have 13 stripes and 50 stars?
For the 13 original colonies and 50 States of America
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The rights of American citizens
The president is in charge of what branch?
Executive
Who can votes in federal elections, run for federal office, or be on the United States Jury?
U.S. citizens
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is Independence day?
The United States birthday (aka 4th of July)
How many Amendments does Constitution have?
27
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
Who can vote?
Any U.S. citizen over the age of 18
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
Name three national U.S. Holidays?
New Years, MLK day, Presidents day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Columbus day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
What does "We the People" mean?
Self-Government
Why does each State have two senators?
Equal representation
What promise do new citizens make in the oath of allegiance?
To be loyal to the U.S.
What founding document was written 1787?
The constitution
What is the difference between memorial day and Veterans day?
Memorial day honors soldiers who have died while veterans day honors people who have served or are presently serving.
There are three Branches of Government. Why?
So one branch does not become too powerful.
How many voting members are in the house of representatives?
435
What do we show loyalty to when we recited the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the American flag
Name the 13 original colonies?
NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA
The nations first motto was "E Pluribus Unum" what does that mean?
We all become one