Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the constitution
What is one branch of government?
Judicial, Executive or Legislative
How many US Senators are there?
100
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens/
Serve on a jury or vote in a national election
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians/Native Americans
What does the constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government and protects basic rights of Americans
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances or separation of powers
How many years does a US Senator serve for?
Six
What are rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, freedom of religion
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans/people from Africa
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag?
The United States/the flag
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
2 years
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and House of Representative
Who does a US Senator represent?
All of the people of the state
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 18 or between 18-26
When was the constitution written?
1787