Principles of American Democracy
What is the Supreme law of the land?
Constitution
What are 2 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, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy, run for office, write to a newspaper
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans/American Indians
What is the capital of the US?
Washington DC
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared independence
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Mike DeWine
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Constitution was written
Name 1 state that borders Canada
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, N. Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Represent 13 colonies
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is the name of the Vice President of the US?
Kamala Harris
Name 3 of the original 13 colonies
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Name 1 state that borders Mexico
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
What is an amendment?
Change or addition to the Constitution
What are 2 Cabinet level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, Veteran Affairs, Attorney General, VP
Name 1 war fought by the US in the 1800's
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
Name 1 of the 2 longest rivers in the US
Missouri River or Mississippi River
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star-Spangled Banner
What is the economic system in the US?
Capitalist/Market Economy
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
Name 1 American Indian tribe in the US
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
Name 1 US territory
Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
Name 2 national US holidays
New Year's Day, MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas