Principles & Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech / religion / assembly / press / petition the government
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movement
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression / speech / assembly / petition the government / religion / right to bear arms
Who is called the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights / worked for equality for all Americans
Who makes federal laws?
Congress / Senate and House of Representatives
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries / obey the laws / defend the Constitution / serve the nation
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine / New Hampshire / Vermont / New York / Pennsylvania / Ohio / Michigan / Minnesota / North Dakota / Montana / Idaho / Washington / Alaska
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Name one.
To print money / declare war / create an army / make treaties
What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote / join a political party / help with a campaign / join a civic group / contact elected officials
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced independence / declared independence / said the U.S. is free
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California / Arizona / New Mexico / Texas
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances / separation of powers
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 18 / between 18 and 26
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes / British army stayed in homes / no self-government
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor / Liberty Island / near NYC / on the Hudson River
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves / preserved the Union / led the U.S. during the Civil War