Principles of American Democracy
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our independence from Great Britain.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
How old do Citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years of age
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? (year and date)
July 4th, 1776
On what day do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
"We the People"
Name two branches of the government
Legislative, executive, Judicial
(Congress, President, The courts)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States, the flag
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in the 1800's?
The Louisiana Purchase
Why does the U.S. Flag have 13 stripes?
The stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, the pursuit of happiness.
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
When must men register for Selective Service?
18, between 18 and 26
Name two wars the U.S. fought in during the 1800's
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War.
Name all four states that border Mexico
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Name every freedom given by the first amendment.
Name one of your states' Senators
Jerry Moran or Roger Marshall
Name one responsibility that is only for U.S. Citizens.
Serve on a Jury, Vote in a federal election
Who was the president during World War 1?
Woodrow Wilson
Name three states that border Canada.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska.
How many amendments to the U.S. Constitution are there?
27
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one.
Citizens 18 years or older can vote, You don't have to pay to vote, Any citizen can vote(man or woman), Any male citizen can vote (of any race)
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
The Mississippi River is the longest river in the U.S. Name the other.
Missouri River