Principals of American Democracy
Government systems, rights, and responsibilities
American History
Integrated Civics
Random
100

. Who signs bills to become laws?

the President

100

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

speech

100

Who was the first President?

(George) Washington

100

Name two national U.S. holidays.

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas

100

Who is the villain in Sleeping Beauty

Maleficent 

200

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people of the state

200

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

serve on a jury
vote in a federal election

200

What is one reason colonists came to America?

freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution

200

Name one state that border Mexioco

California,Texas, Arizona, New Mexico

200

Which US president was a bartender before becoming President

Abe Lincoln

300

Why do some states have more representatives than others

States population


300

Name one branch of Government

Congress, Legislative, president, executive, judicial

300

 Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s

War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War

300

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States

Missouri (River)
Mississippi (River)

300

Who is the best person you have ever met and why is it Titir?

Open answer, accepting a multitude of correct responses

400

We elect a US rep for how many years

2

400

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances
separation of powers

400

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

(Franklin) Roosevelt

400

Why did the colonists fight the British

high taxes ( taxation without representation)

400

Who said "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far"

Teddy Roosvelt

500

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

provide schooling and education

500

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

April 15

500

Who did the US fight in WWII

Japan, Germany, and Italy

500

Name one U.S. territory.

Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Marina Island, U.S Virgin Island, American Samoa

500

Who is Tinni's favorite Music artists right now

Maneskin, Lana del Rey, 5 Seconds of summer