Principles of American Democracy
What is the Supreme law of the land?
Constitution
Who is the president of the US?
Joseph Biden
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans/American Indians
What states 4 border Texas?
Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico
What bird represents the US?
(bald) eagle
What does the system of checks and balances attempt to do?
It attempts to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too poweful.
Who is the Governor of Texas now?
Greg Abbot
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
What two states do not touch any other of the 48 states.
Alaska, Hawaii
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Represent 13 colonies
What are 3 freedoms guaranteed to Americans by the Bill of Rights.
freedom or
religion
speech
assembly
press
The president appoints the Cabinet. What does the Cabinet do?
It supports the president and helps him make decisions.
Name 5 of the original 13 colonies
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Name 1 state that borders Mexico
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
What is a constitutional amendment?
Change or addition to the Constitution
What are the 3 branches of the Federal government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
Name 1 war fought by the US in the 1800's
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
What is the largest state in the US?
Alaska
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star-Spangled Banner
What is the economic system in the US?
Capitalist/Market Economy
Who is the vice president of the US?
J D Vance
What was the name of the war that was fought over the issue of slavery?
Civil War
Name 1 US territory
Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
Name 2 national US holidays
MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving,