Democracy
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald J Trump
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? (6 possible answers)
▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
▪ World War I ▪ World War II ▪ Korean War ▪ Vietnam War ▪ (Persian) Gulf War
What is the capital of the United States?*
Washington DC
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
We elect a President for how many years?
(how long is a President's term?)
4 Years
What are two 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
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
▪ the Civil War ▪ the War between the States
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
▪ announced our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
What is the capital of Michigan?
Lansing
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
▪ at age eighteen (18) ▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
▪ civil rights (movement)
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What is one right or responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election ▪ vote in a federal election ▪ run for federal office
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
▪ because there were 13 original colonies ▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies