Pinciples of American Government
What is the form of government of the United States?
- Republic
-Constitutional-Based federal republic
- Representative democracy
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
-The Flag
Who wrote the declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
-Founded the first free libraries
-First Postmaster General of the United States
-Helped write the Declaration of Independence
-Inventor
-U.S. diplomat
What is the Capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
-Citizens
-Citizens of the United States
-U.S. Citizens
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
- "Father of our Country"
- Fourth President of the United States
- General of the Continental Army.
- President of the Constitutional Convention.
Where is the Statue of Liberty
-Liberty Island
How are changes made to the U.S. Consitution?
Amendments
the amendment process
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
-Citizens 18 and older can vote
-you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
-Any citizen can vote
-A male citizen of any race can vote.
The colonist came to Amreica for many reasons. Name one.
-Freedom
-Political Liberty
-Religious Freedom
-Economic Opportunity
-Escape Persecution
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many thigns name one
-Writer of the Declaration of Independence
- Third president of the United States
-DOubled the size of the United States
-First Secretary of State
Founded the University of Virginia
-Writer of the Virginia Statue on Religious Freedom
Why does the flag have 13 stripes
(because there were) 13 original colonies
(because the stripes) represent the 13 original colonies
What is the rule of law?
- Everyone must follow the law
- Leaders must obey the law
-Government must obey the law
-No one is above the law
What are 3 rights of everyone living in the United States?
-Freedom of speech, expression,assembly, petition the government, religion,bear arms
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
-They helped people understand the Constitution
-The supported the passing of the Constitution
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
-"Father of the COnstitution"
-Fourth President of the United States
-President during the war of 1812
-One of the writers of the Federalist papers
Why does the flag have
(Because there is) one star for each state
(Because) each star represents a state
(Because there are) 50 states
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of independence and the U.S. Constitution.
-Equality
-Liberty
-Social Contract
-Natural Rights
-Limited Government
-Self-Government
Name two promises that new citizens can make in the oath of allegiance.
- Give up loyalties to other countries
-Defend the Constitution
-Obey the laws of the United States
- Serve in the military if needed
-Serve the nation
-Be loyal to the united states
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of them.
-(James) Madison
-(Alexander) Hamilton
-(John) Jay
-Publius
What is my full legal name?
Sidney Muhammad IV- Holloway
or
Sidney Muhammad
What is the name of the nation anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner