Principles of American Democracy
The Supreme Law of the Land in the Untied States is this document.
What is 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
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
Atlantic
What do we call the first ten amendment of the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
One of the rights protected by the first amendment is.
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition the Government.
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-Spangles Banner
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
How many US Senators are there?
100
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 three states that border Canada?
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Alaska
Idaho
Washington
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution)
an additions (to the Constitution)
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and House
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
fought for civil rights
Name one war fought by the US in the 1900s
WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War
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 Oregon?
Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley
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