Principles of American Democracy
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
What is:
twenty-seven
What do we show loyalty when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
What is:
The American flag
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
What is:
Indians
Name one state that borders Mexico
*DO NOT LOOK AT THE MAP*
What is:
Texas
New Mexico
California
Arizona
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
Slavery
What does the Constitution do?
What is:
set up government
defines the government
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
What is:
April 15th
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
What is:
African-Americans
Name one state that borders Canada
*DO NOT LOOK AT THE MAP*
What is:
Montana
Washington
Idaho
North Dakota
Minnesota
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
What is:
Freed the slaves
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
What is:
The Bill of Rights
Name one way that Americans can participate i their democracy.
What is:
Vote
Run for office
Got to the army
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who is:
Thomas Jefferson
What is the capital of the United States?
What is:
Washington DC
Who was President during the Great Depression?
Who is:
Franklin Roosevelt
What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
What is:
Checks and Balance
What age must all men register for the Selective Service?
What is:
18-26
There are 13 original colonies. Name 4
What is:
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
Name one US territory.
What is:
Puerto Rico
Guam
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Island
Republic of Palau
Marshall Islands
Who did the United States fight in WW2? Name one
What is:
Germany
Japan
Italy
What is the economic system in the United States?
What is:
Capitalist economy
Describe one of the four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote
What is:
Women
Black people
What is two thing that Benjamin Franklin is famous for
What is:
Electricity
State free libraries
Us Diplomat- Britain
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
*DO NOT LOOK AT THE MAP*
What is:
The Atlantic Ocean
During the cold war, what was the main concern of the United States?
What is:
Communism