Principles of American Democracy
The Supreme Law of the Land in the Untied States is this document.
the Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress, legislative, the courts, judicial, executive
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When was the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
TRUE or FALSE...When giving your DATE of BIRTH, you must include the YEAR.
TRUE
What do we call the first ten amendment of the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
Do you support the Constitution and form of Government of the United States?
YES!
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 or older
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What does PRIOR or PREVIOUS mean?
BEFORE.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
provided protection
give a driver license
Name the US war between the North and South
the Civil War
Name two states that border Canada.
Maine; New Hampshire; Vermont; New York; Pennsylvania; Ohio; Michigan; Minnesota; North Dakota; Montana; Alaska; Idaho; Washington
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution)
an additions (to the Constitution)
Single, married, divorced, and widowed are all examples of what??
MARITAL STATUS
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is "the Father of our Country"?
George Washington
SURNAME, and FAMILY NAME are two ways of saying what???
LAST NAME
What does the Constitution do?
- sets up the government
- defines the government
- protects basic rights of Americans
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
What is the highest court in the US?
the Supreme Court
Who was the President during the Great Depression and WWII?
Who are the current Senators representing California?
Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy or market economy
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution