Principals of American Democracy
. Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech
Who was the first President?
(George) Washington
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Who is the villain in Sleeping Beauty
Maleficent
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution
Name one state that border Mexioco
California,Texas, Arizona, New Mexico
Which US president was a bartender before becoming President
Abe Lincoln
Why do some states have more representatives than others
States population
Name one branch of Government
Congress, Legislative, president, executive, judicial
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Missouri (River)
Mississippi (River)
Who is the best person you have ever met and why is it Titir?
Open answer, accepting a multitude of correct responses
We elect a US rep for how many years
2
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
Why did the colonists fight the British
high taxes ( taxation without representation)
Who said "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far"
Teddy Roosvelt
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who did the US fight in WWII
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Marina Island, U.S Virgin Island, American Samoa
Who is Tinni's favorite Music artists right now
Maneskin, Lana del Rey, 5 Seconds of summer