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Democracy
Who?
Power
R and R
History
100
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
100
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
100
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
100
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
100
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
200
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
200
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
200
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education, provide protection, provide safety, give a driver's license, approve zoning and land use
200
Name one right only for United States citizens?
vote in a federal election, run for federal office
200
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
300
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress, legislative, President, executive, the courts, judicial
300
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
300
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
300
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States, the flag
300
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights (movement)
400
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
400
Who vetoes bills?
the President
400
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Paul D. Ryan
400
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
400
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
500
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House (of Representatives)
500
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of...Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, of the Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, of the Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Attorney General, Vice President
500
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts
500
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote, run for office, write to a newspaper, join a political party
500
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves