Principles of American Democracy
What does the constitution do?
1. Sets up the government
2. Defines the government
3. Protects basic rights
Name one branch or part of the government?
1. Congress
2. Legislative
3. President
4. Executive
5. The courts
6. Judicial
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of (expression, speech, assembly, petition of government, religion); right to bear arms
Who did the United States fight in world war 2?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Mississippi, Missouri
What is an amendment?
1. Change to the constitution.
2. An addition to the constitution
What stops one branch f government from becoming to powerful?
1. Checks and balances
2. Separation of powers
When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
April 15
What territory did the united states buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana territory
Name one U.S Territory?
1. Puerto Rico
2. U.S virgin islands
3. Northern Mariana Islands
4. Guam
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What are two parts of the United states congress?
The senate and the house
When must all men Register for the selective service?
Between ages 18-26
Why did the colonist fight the British?
1. Because of high taxes
2. Because they were staying in their homes
3. Because they didn't have self-government
Where is the statue of liberty?
1. New York Harbor
2. On the Hudson river
3. Liberty Island
What do we call the first 10 amendments in the constitution?
Bill of rights
what does the presidents cabinet do?
Advises the president
What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
1. Vote
2. Join a political party
3. Help with a campaign
4. Join a civic group
5. Join a community group
6. Give an elected official your opinion on an issue
7. Call your Representative or Senator
8. Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
9. Run for office
10. Write to a newspaper
Name one war fought by the United states in the 1800's?
1. War of 1812
2. Mexican American war
3. Civil War
4. Spanish american war
What is the name of the national anthem?
The star spangled banner
What is the economic system in the united states?
1. Capitalist economy
2. Market economy
What are two cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of (Agriculture, commerce, defense, education, energy, health & human service, homeland security, the interior, labor, state, transportation, the treasury, veterans affairs); attorney general, vice president
What is one responsibility that is only for united states citizens?
1. Serve on a jury
2. Vote in a federal election
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States?
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
Name two national U.S holidays?
1. New years day
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. day
3. Presidents day
4. Memorial day
5. Independence day
6. Labor day
7. Columbus day
8. Veterans day
9. Thanksgiving
10. Christmas