Principles in American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one branch of the government.
Congress, legislative, President, Executive, Judicial, the courts
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States, the flag
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians, Native Americans
Name a war fought by the United States in the 1900's
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the constitution.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
* checks and balances OR
* separation of power
How old does a citizen have to be to vote for president?
18
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House (of Representatives)
When is the last day to file your federal income taxes?
April 15
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
When must all men register for the selective service?
At age 18
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movement
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States
Freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II