Principles of US Gov.
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
The Declaration of Independence
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Flag/The United States
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism
Who is one of your state senators now?
Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey
How can people become United States citizens?
Naturalization, Birth, or Derive citizenship
Which official speech/order freed the slaves?
The Emancipation Proclamation
Why did the US enter World War II?
To oppose the Axis Powers; to support the Allied Powers; in response to Japan's bombing of American soil (Pearl Harbor)
What is the rule of law?
All citizens must honor, respect, and adhere to the laws of the nation.
Name your U.S. Representative
Glenn Thompson
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Voting, paying taxes, jury duty, etc.
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
14th Amendment
What was the main concern of the United States during the Cold War and the Korean War?
What year was the Constitution adopted?
1787
Name two Cabinet-level positions
Multiple answers
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Vote, speech, right to bear arms, etc.
Name five of the original 13 states.
NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA
Name three American Indian Tribes
What document established the first formal attempt at organized government in the United States?
Articles of Confederation
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States currently?
John Roberts
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
15th - Anyone male can vote regardless of race.
19th - Any gender can vote.
24th Amendment - No poll tax
25th Amendment - 18 and older can vote
Name one writer of the Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Publius
Name three government recognized holidays
Multiple answers