Principles of American Democracy
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What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
market economy
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What ocean is on the East Cost of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
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George Washington
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state
because each star represents a state
because there are 50 states
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
During the Cold War, what as the main concern of the United States?
Name one U.S. territory
1. Puerto Rico
2. U.S. Virgin Islands
3. American Samoa
4. Northern Marian Islands
5. Guam
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
Name two national U.S. holidays
1. New Year's Day
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
3. Presidents' Day
4. Memorial Day
5. Juneteenth
6. Independence Day
7. Labor Day
8. Columbus Day
9. Veterans Day
10. Thanksgiving
11. Christmas
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
Name one state that borders Canada.
1. Maine
2. New Hampshire
3. Vermont
4. New York
5. Pennsylvania
6. Ohio
7. Michigan
8. Minnesota
9. North Dakota
10. Montana
11. Idaho
12. Washington
13. Alaska