Principles of American Democracy
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What is the capital of Nevada?
Carson City
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
We elect a President for how many years?
4 years
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is an amendment?
a change or addition to the Constitution
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years old
Who is the father of our country?
George Washington
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
each star represents a state
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protects the basic rights of Americans
Who signs or vetoes bills?
The President
(signs a bill to make it law or can veto a bill)
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany and Italy
Name the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
each stripe represents one of the 13 original colonies.
Name the rights or freedoms of the First Amendment.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Assembly
Right to Petition the Government
Freedom of Press
What are the branches of the government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Connecticut, New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
*New York (Harbor)
*Liberty Island
Name the national U.S. Holidays.
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas