Principles of American Democracy
1800s
Geography, Symbols, and Holidays
Rights and Responsibilities
System of Government
100

What is the economic system in the United States?

capitalist economy ▪ market economy

100

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) ▪ saved (or preserved) the Union ▪ led the United States during the Civil War

100

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

100

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election

100

Name one branch or part of the government

▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial

200

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government

200

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803

the Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana

200

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

New York (Harbor) ▪ Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]

200

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

eighteen (18) and older

200

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*

▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)

300

What is the supreme law of the land?

▪ the Constitution

300

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

300

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

300

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

April 15

300

Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

Ted Cruz, John Cornyn
400

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

We the People

400

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

slavery ▪ economic reasons ▪ states’ rights

400

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4

400

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

at age eighteen (18) ▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

400

In what month do we vote for President?

November

500

What is an amendment? and What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

▪ a change (to the Constitution) ▪ an addition (to the Constitution) and the Bill of Rights

500

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

freed the slaves ▪ freed slaves in the Confederacy ▪ freed slaves in the Confederate states ▪ freed slaves in most Southern states

500

Name one state that borders Canada

Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska

500

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

▪ give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed) ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States  

500

What is the name of the President of the United States now? and What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Joe Biden and Democratic and Republican