Principles of American Government
The supreme law of the land
What is the U.S. Constitution?
What is...
- World War I
- World War II
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- (Persian) Gulf War
The capital of the United States
What is Washington D.C.?
Independence Day is celebrated on this date every year
When is July 4th?
This group of people living in the U.S. can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States.
Who are citizens of the United States?
the founding document that said the colonies were free from Britain
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Name one state that borders Mexico.
What is....
- California
- Arizona
- Texas
- New Mexico
The name of the U.S. National Anthem
The Star Spangled Banner
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
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The total amount of amendments in the U.S. Constitution
What are 27 amendments?
The U.S. purchased this territory from France in 1803
What is Louisiana?
What is...
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Guam
Where is New York Harbor?
Name two examples of civic participation in the United States
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Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
What is....
- Forms the government
- Defines powers of the government
- Defines the parts of the government
- Protects the rights of the people
The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution.
Name one of the writers.
Who is:
- James Madison
- Alexander Hamilton
- John Jay
This ocean is on the West Coast of the United States.
What is the Pacific?
The National Holiday Memorial Day celebrates/honors
Who are soldiers who have died in military service?
What is the United States?
What is the U.S. Flag?
The form of government in the United States
What is a republic?
The President during the Great Depression & World War II
Who is Franklin Roosevelt?
What is....
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington OR Alaska
Name three national U.S. Holidays
What are....
New Years Day, MLK JR Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day
There are four amendments to the Constitution regarding who can vote.
Describe one of them.
What is....
Citizens eighteen or older can vote (26th amendment), No poll taxes to be paid before voting (24th amendment), women are allowed to vote (19th amendment), men of any race can vote (15th amendment)