Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land ?
the Constitution
Name one right only for United States citizens.
▪ vote in a federal election
▪ run for federal office
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
▪ American Indians
▪ Native Americans
What is the capital of the United States?*
▪ Washington, D.C
When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
July 4
How many amendments does the Constitution have ?
twenty-seven (27)
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President ?*
eighteen (18) and older
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
▪ Africans
▪ people from Africa
Name one state that borders Mexico.
▪ California
▪ Arizona
▪ New Mexico
▪ Texas
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
▪ because there were 13 original colonies
▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
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
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
▪ (Thomas) Jefferson
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
▪ Pacific (Ocean)
Name two national U.S. holidays.
▪ New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Juneteenth
▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day
▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution ?
the Bill of Rights
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
▪ at age eighteen (18)
▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
▪ The Constitution was written.
▪ The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
Name one U.S. territory.
▪ Puerto Rico
▪ U.S. Virgin Islands
▪ American Samoa
▪ Northern Mariana Islands
▪ Guam
What is the name of the national anthem?
▪ The Star-Spangled Banner
*What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment ?
▪ speech
▪ religion
▪ assembly
▪ press
▪ petition the government
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
▪ (James) Madison
▪ (Alexander) Hamilton
▪ (John) Jay
▪ Publius
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
▪ because there is one star for each state
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states