Principles of Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution
Executive
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The US, the flag
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans, American Indians
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
Writes laws, declares war, makes the federal budget
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
See list.
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Founded the first free public libraries, First Postmaster General, Helped write the DOI, Inventor, Diplomat
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Equality, liberty, social contract, natural rights, limited government, self-government
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
The 22nd Amendment, To keep the president from becoming too powerful.
It is important for all men age 18-25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Required by law, civic duty, makes the draft fair if needed
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Publius
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
Out of many, one. We all become one.
What is the economic system of the United States?
Why is the electoral college important?
It decides who is elected president.
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
See list.
There were 13 original States. Name five.
See list.
Name three national holidays
See list.