Duties
What age are you required to register with the government in case of military service? And, what gender has to register?
All males, 18 years old
What does responsive mean?
Open and quick to take action
What age can you vote?
18+
How many stripes are on the flag and what do they represent?
13 for each of the original colonies
Where would we find the official motto, “In God We Trust”?
On the top of coins
What are taxes used for?
Defense, construction, and assisting people in need
What is allegiance?
Loyal to a country or organization
To gain citizenship what do immigrants have to promise to do?
Support and defend the Constitution
A new nation, or the US being seen as a new constellation or a new arrangement in the world
Is E Pluribus Unum the official motto of the United States?
No, it is on our coins and other areas but was never actually made the official motto
What can you be called to do in the case of a trial?
Jury duty
What is patriotism?
Taking action to improve the country
What ways can you let your representatives know what your ideas are?
Email, letters, phone calls, petitions, and by participating in the community
What do the colors of the flag stand for?
Red-strength & courage, white-purity and innocence, blue-perseverance, vigilance, and justice
Who first wrote the star spangled banner and in what year?
Francis Scott Key, 1814
Why are we required to attend school?
Gain knowledge, skills, make informed choices, and be a good citizen
What is Civic Responsibility?
A persons duty to their country and community to work towards the common good
What is the national ethos? (Beliefs and ideas Americans all share)
The best government is one of, for, and by the people
What does the half-finished pyramid on one side of the Great Seal stand for?
13 colonies and the US as a work in progress. Pyramids are a sign of strength and duration.
Why is the official US motto controversial, and why has the Supreme Court ruled it to not be in violation?
Because of the motto being religious and violating the first amendment, but it serves in a ceremonial, not a religious capacity
What are the 3 important functions of laws?
Maintaining order, protecting health, safety, and property, and make it possible to live in peace
What is a Democratic Republic?
A country functioning based on the values of a democracy and a republic
What is the goal of the preamble to the Constitution?
”To form a more perfect union”
What are two things were the Great Seal is commonly used for?
Sealing official letters and marking currency
Sing the star spangled banner, whichever group does it first will get 700 points!
SING!