Principles of American Democracy
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Check and Balances
Separation of Powers
when was the Constitution written?
1787
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the constitution. What are they?
We the People
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one.
Citizens 18 and older, You don't have to pay to vote, Any citizen can vote, Male citizen of any race
Name one war fought by the US in the 1900s?
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
Who does a US Senator represent?
All people of the state
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of happiness
What are 2 rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Freedom of assembly, Freedom to petition the government, Freedom of religion, Right to bear arms
Who did the US fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What does the judicial branch do?
Review laws, Explains laws, Resolves disputes, Decides if law goes against the Constitution
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
Atlantic Ocean
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our independence, Declared our independence, Said the U.S. is free
What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries, Defend the Constitution and laws of the US, Obey the laws of the US, Serve in US military, Serve the nation, Be loyal to the US
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights (movement)
Who is one of your state's US Senator now?
Dianne Feinstein
Alex Padilla
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
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
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 18
Between 18 and 26
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What are two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?
Communism