American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River) or Mississippi (River)
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
Who is the Governor of your state now?
JB Pritzker
Idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution
We the People
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one U.S. territory.
▪ Puerto Rico
▪ U.S. Virgin Islands
▪ American Samoa
▪ Northern Mariana Islands
▪ Guam
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6) years
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States & the flag
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy or market economy
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
▪ (James) Madison
▪ (Alexander) Hamilton
▪ (John) Jay
▪ Publius
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury and/or vote in a federal election
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (9)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
Who is the President who was a general in World War II?
Dwight Eisenhower
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Name one right of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression
▪ freedom of speech
▪ freedom of assembly
▪ freedom to petition the government
▪ freedom of religion
▪ the right to bear arms
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)