Principles of American Democracy
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must obey the law
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advise the President
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up and defines the government and protect the basic rights of Americans
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
When was the Declaration of Independence signed or adopted? (Must give the full date!)
July 4th, 1776
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is the Supreme Law of the land?
The Constitution
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Flag/The United States of America
When was the Constitution signed?
1787
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We The People
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Who was the first President and is also known as the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
What major event happened on September 11th, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President/When must all men register for the Selective Service
18
What is the capital of your state?
Little Rock
Who was president during World War 1?
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York (New York Harbor)