Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land? (1)
the Constitution
Who makes federal laws? (16)
congress, Senate & House of Representatives, legislature
What does the President's cabinet do? (35)
advise the president
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? (59)
American Indians, Native Americans
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? (90)
Atlantic Ocean
What does the Consitution do? (2)
sets up the government, defines government, protects basic rights of Americans
In what month do we vote for President? (27)
November
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? (29)
J.D. Vance (James David)
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? (62)
Thomas Jefferson
Where is the Statue of Liberty? (95)
New York Harbor, Liberty Island,
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? (6)
▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? (25)
the state's population, they have more people, some states have more people
Who signs bills to become laws? (33)
the President
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. (78)
WWI, WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War
Why does the flag have 50 stars? (97)
one for each of the 50 states
What is an amendment? (4)
▪ a change (to the Constitution) ▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
If both the President & Vice-President can no longer serve, who becomes President? (31)
the Speaker of the House
What is the highest court in the United States? (38)
The Supreme Court
Who was the first President? (70)
George Washington
When do we celebrate Independence Day? (99)
July 4th
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? (5)
the Bill of Rights
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? (32)
the President
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? (40)
John Roberts
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. (73)
The Civil War, War between the States
What is the capital of the United States? (94)
Washington D.C.