Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What are the branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
The United States, or the flag.
What are TWO reasons that colonists came to America?
Freedom, Political Liberty, Religious freedom, economic opportunity, the practice of their religion, and escape from persecution.
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What is an Amendment?
A change to the constitution or an addition to the constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The presidents
How old do you have to be to vote?
Eighteen(18) or older
There were 13 original colonies. Name all 13 colonies.
New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Name the U.S war between the North and the South?
The Civil War
What do we call the first ten amendments?
The Bill Of Right
What is the name of the vice president?
JD Vance
When is the last day taxes are due?
April 15
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Name problems that led to the Civil War?
Slavery, Economic reasons, States ' rights
What is the economic System in the United States?
Capitalist economy, or Market economy
We elect a president for how many years?
Four(4)
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
Between eighteen(18) and twenty six(26)
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Name one war fought in the 1800's?
The Civil War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the Spanish-American War.
What is the "rule of law?"
Everyone must follow the law, Leaders must obey the law, the government must obey the law, or no one is above the law
What makes up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who was the president in World War II?
Woodrow Wilson
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves, freed slaves in confederacy