Principals of American democracy
The idea of self government is in the first few words of the constitution. What are these words?
We the people
We elect a President for how many years?
4 years.
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who runs the Executive Branch?
the President.
What does the constitution do?
. Sets up the government
. Defines the government
. Protects basic rights of Americans
what month do we vote for President in?
November
When was the constitution written?
1784.
Name one American territory.
. Puerto Rico
. U.S. Virgin Islands
. American Samoa
. Northern Mariana Islands
. Guam
How many U.S senators are there?
100.
What did the declaration of independence do?
. announced our independence (from Great Britain)
. declared our independence (from Great Britain)
. said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
Who is our President as of now?
Donald Trump
What territory did America buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name one of the 2 longest rivers in America.
. Missouri (River)
. Mississippi (River)
What stops one branch from becoming more powerful than the others?
. Checks and Balances
. Separation Of Powers
What is the economic system of America
. capitalist economy
. market economy
Who is currently our Vice President?
J.D Vance
What are 3 reasons why the colonists came to America?
. freedom
. political liberty
. religious freedom
Name one state that boarders Mexico.
. California
. Arizona
. New Mexico
. Texas
Who makes Federal laws?
. Congress
. Senate and House (of Representatives)
. (U.S. or national) legislature
What is the 'rule of law'
. Everyone must follow the law.
. Leaders must obey the law.
. The government must obey the law.
. No one is above the law.
Who becomes the President if the Vice can no longer serve?
The Vice President.
Who was President during WW1?
(Woodrow) Wilson.
What ocean is on the East coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean.
How many voting members does the House Of Representatives have?
435 voting members.