Principles of American Democracy
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy ▪ market economy
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
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Name one branch or part of the government
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803
the Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor) ▪ Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What is the supreme law of the land?
▪ the Constitution
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
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
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery ▪ economic reasons ▪ states’ rights
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18) ▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is an amendment? and What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
▪ a change (to the Constitution) ▪ an addition (to the Constitution) and the Bill of Rights
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
Name one state that borders Canada
Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
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
What is the name of the President of the United States now? and What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Joe Biden and Democratic and Republican