Principles of US Government
What is the form of government of the United States?
A. Republic
B. Constitution-based federal republic
C. Representative democracy
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is Memorial Day?
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
US diplomat
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
The US Constitution starts with the words, "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
Consent of the governed
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Because of the state's population
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag of the United States
How are changes made to the US Constitution?
The amendment process
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
"Father of the Constitution"
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Rule of law and self-government
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Citizens from their congressional district
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Required by law
Many documents influenced the US Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Led the United Stated During the Civil War
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
A. Secretary of State and Secretary of Education
B. Secretary of Education and Secretary of Homeland Security
C. Attorney General and Secretary of Agriculture
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Voting