Principles & Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
Who makes federal laws?
Congress / Senate and House of Representatives / U.S. or national legislature
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
be loyal to the U.S.
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1800s.
Civil War
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movement
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Name one.
To print money
What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote / join a political party
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 18
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbo
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy