Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen (18) and older
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians OR Native Americans
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory OR Louisiana
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women’s rights OR fought for civil rights
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
How many U.S. Senators are there?
One hundred (100)
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury OR vote in a federal election
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War OR the War between the States
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States OR the flag
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery OR Economic reasons OR States’ rights
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age eighteen (18) OR between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812 OR Mexican-American War OR Civil War OR Spanish-American War