Principles of American Democracy
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
We elect a senator for how many years
6
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the constitution of the united states
obey the laws of the u.S.
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape persecution
Name one country that borders Mexico
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
27
How many US senators are there?
100
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians, Native Americans
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members.
435
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy
vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion on an issue, call senators and representatives, run for office, write to a newspaper
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves
Africans
What is the capital of the U.S.
Washington D.C
What is freedom of religion?
you can practice any religion or not practice a religion
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years
2
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms
april 15
Why did the colonists fight the British?
high taxes, because they didn't have self-government
Why does the flag have 13 stripes
13 original colonies
What are two rights in the declaration of independence
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Who is one of your State's U.S. Senators now?
Elizabeth Warren
Ed Markey
When must all men register for the Selective Service
18 (or between 18 and 26)
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (harbor), Liberty Island