Principles of Democracy
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
There are 27 amendments in the Constitution.
Who is the "Father of our Country?"
George Washington is the "Father of our Country."
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
The Emancipation Proclamation freed the enslaved people in the Confederate states.
What ocean is on the East coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean is on the East coast of the United States.
Who is the Governor of Arizona now?
Katie Hobbs is the Governor of Arizona.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States on September 11, 2001.
What do we call the first 10 amendments in the Constitution?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Susan B. Anthony fought for women's right to vote.
What ocean is on the West coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean is on the West coast of the United States.
What are the two parts of Congress called?
The two parts of Congress are the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights movement tried to end racial discrimination in the U.S.
What is the economic system in the United States?
Our economic system is called capitalism.
In what year was the Constitution written?
The Constitution was written in 1787.
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Name the 2 longest rivers in the United States.
The two longest rivers are the Missouri River and the Mississippi River.
What are the two major political parties in the U.S. called?
The two major political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
Which 3 countries did the U.S. fight in World War II?
The U.S. fought against Japan, Germany, and Italy in World War II.
What are the 3 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
The three rights are: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Name 3 of the 13 original colonies.
The 13 original colonies include: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Name one war that was fought by the United States in the 1800s.
There were four wars fought in the 1800s: War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War, and the Civil War.
The Statue of Liberty is on Liberty Island in New York.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
There are 9 Supreme Court justices.
Name 2 Native American tribes in the United States.
There are 22 federally recognized tribes: Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, and Inuit.
What are the first 3 words in the Constitution?
The first 3 words in the Constitution are "We the people."
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
The writers of the Federalist Papers were James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
Abraham Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation that freed the enslaved people, he kept the U.S.A. as one country, and he lead the Union in the Civil War.
Name 2 states that border with Canada.
There are 13 states that share a border with Canada: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska.
If the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
The Speaker of the House becomes the President.
Name 3 wars that were fought by the United States in the 1900s.
There were 5 wars fought in the 1900s: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War.