Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What is one responsibility only for US citizens?
Vote in Federal Elections
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson?
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Who was President in World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
A change to the constitution.
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The House of Representatives
When must all men register for selective service?
18
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s?
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What is freedom of religion?
You may practice ANY religion or NO religion.
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
What are two rights of everyone living in the US?
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition
Freedom of Religion
Right to Bear Arms
Name one writer of the Federalist Papers.
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Publius
Name the US war between the North and South
The Civil War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri
Mississippi
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Why did colonists fight the british?
High Taxes
Quartering of Soldiers
No Self-Government
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in most Southern states
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
List
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide Protection
Provide Safety
Issue Licenses
Approve Zoning and Land Use
Name one right only for US Citizens
Vote in Federal Elections
Run for Federal Office
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
Political Liberty
Religious Freedom
Economic Opportunity
Practice their religion
Escape Persecution
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for Women's Rights
World War II
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
13 original colonies