History
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
What is one responsibility that is only for the United States citizens?
Serve on a Jury
What is one way Americans can participate in their democracy?
Voting
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
How many rights are in the First Amendment?
Five
Name one promise you make when you make when you become a United States citizen.
To obey the laws of the United States
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Name one U.S. territory
Puerto Rico
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Name one right only for for United States citizens.
The right to run for federal office
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
Who can vote in federal elections?
Citizens 18 and older
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed Slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
What is one responsibility of U.S. citizens?
Pay taxes
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To elect the President
What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?
Abolished Slavery
What is a right only for United States citizens?
The right to vote in the Federal Elections
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist Economy?
What is the duty of citizens when it comes to elections?
To vote
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican