Principles of Democracy
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
Who makes Federal Laws?
Congress, Senate and House of Representatives, Legislative Branch
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?
The President
How old do you need to be to vote in the United States?
18
When is Independence Day?
July 4th
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
How many US Senators are there?
100
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
When must all men register for the Selective Service (the draft)?
When they turn 18
Between 18 and 26 years old
What year did the Constitutional Convention take place?
1787
The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as the...
The Bill of Rights
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
435
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population
Because they have more people
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
Serve on a jury
Vote in an election
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Name one of the authors of the Federalist Papers
Which founding document says "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal?"
The Declaration of Independence
How many justices on the Supreme Court are there?
9
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Which Amendment to the Constitution ended slavery in the United States?
What is the longest river in the United States?
Mississippi River
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
We elect a President for how many years?
4
What is the highest court in the United States
The Supreme Court
Which Amendment to the Constitution protects people's freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and right to assemble?
The First Amendment
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.