Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one of the two longest rivers on the United States.
Missouri River, Mississippi River
What is the Capitol of the Untied States?
Washington D.C.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances, Seperation of Powers
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States
The Pacific Ocean
Why does the flag have 13 stripes
For the Original 13 colonies
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
How many U.S. Senators are there?
One hundred (100)
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Why does the flag have 50 stars
For the 50 states (1 star = 1 state)
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Four hundred thrity-five (435)
Name one war fought be the U.S. in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
Name one U.S. Territory
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
What is the name of the National Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-Seven (27)
Who becomes President if the President and Vice President can no longer serve?
The Speaker of the House
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclimation)
Name one state that boarders Mexico.
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
When do we celebrate our Independence day?
July 4th