Principles of American Democracy
What are the first three words to the Consitution?
We The People
How many branches of government are there?
3 (the Executive, the Judicial and the Legislative)
How old must you be to vote?
18 years old
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What animal is considered America's national symbol?
The Bald Eagle
Which document is considered the supreme law of the land?
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
18 years old
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What do the 50 stars on the American Flag represent?
The 50 states
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are the two houses of Congress? (The Legislative Branch)
The Senate and The House of Representatives
What is one responsibility given to all US citizens?
Jury Duty
Name 5 of the 13 original colonies.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
What do the 13 stripes on the American Flag represent?
The 13 colonies
What do we call a change or addition to the Constitution?
An Amendment
What is the name of the highest court in the US? (The Judicial Branch)
The Supreme Court
What is one right given to all US citizens?
The right to vote
Name the 2 oceans that border America.
The Atlantic (on the East Coast) and the Pacific (on the West Coast)
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
What are the 3 of the 5 freedoms listed in the first amendment?
How many members of Congress are there?
435
When is the last day to file federal income taxes?
April 15th
On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name 2 US national holidays?
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas