All The Questions Flashcards
Principles of American Democracy
The constitution
What does the constitution do?
Defines the government
The idea of self government is in the first three word of the constitution what are these words?
We the people
What is the amendment?
A change, an addition
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The bill of rights
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
Speech, assembly
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Said the United state is free from Great Britain.
What are the 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religious or not practice a religion
What is economic system in the United state
Capitalist economy
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law
System of government, name branch of the government
Congress
What stops one branch of government becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The senate and House of Representatives
How many US senators are there?
100
We elect US senators for how many years?
Six
Who’s one of your state senators now?
Chuck Schumer
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a US representative for how many years?
2
Name your US representative?
Grace Meng
Who does a US senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some people states have more representatives than other states?
Because of the state population
We elect president for how many years?
4
In what month do we vote for president?
November
What is the name of the president of the US now?
John Biden
What is the name of the vice president?
Kamala Harris
If the president can no longer serve who become president?
The vice president
If the vice president can no longer serve who becomes the president?
The speaker of the house
Who is the commander in chief of the military?
The president
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president
Who vetos bills?
The president
What does the president cabinet do?
Advices the president
What are the cabinet level position?
Secretary of State
Secretary of defance
Wha does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
What is the highest court in the United state?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the chief justice of the United state now?
John roberts
Under our constitution some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To declare a war. To print money.
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the state?
Provide schooling and education
Q who is the governor of your state?
Kathy Hochul
What are the two major political parties in the United state?
Democratic and republican
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic
What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Any citizen can vote
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Vote in federal election
Serve as a jury
What are two rights for everyone living in the United state?
Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly
What do we show loyalty to who we say the pledge of allegiance?
The flag.
The United States.
What is the capital of your state?
Albany
Name one right o my for the United state citizen
Vote in federal election
What is one promise you make when you become a United state citizen?
Obey the laws of the United States
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 and older
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote.
Join a political party.
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When must all men register for the selective service?
At age 18.
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Why did colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania.
What happened at the constitutional convention?
The constitution was written
When was the constitution written?
1787
The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
What is the think Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Oldest member of the constitutional convention.
Who is the father of our country
George Washington
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800
War of 1812
The civil war
Name the war between the north and the south
The civil war
Name one problem that led to the civil war
Slavery
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves
Saved the Union
What did the emancipation proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What did Susan B. Anthony did?
Fought for women’s right
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900
World war 2
Who was president during world war 1?
Woodrow wilson
Who was president during the Great Depression and world war 2?
Franklin Roosevelt
Who did the United States fight in world war 2
Japan Germany Italy
Before he was president Eisenhower was a general what war was he in?
World war 2
During the Cold War what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights
What did martin Luther king Jr do?
Fought for civil rights
What major event happened in September 2001 in the United States?
Terrorist attack on the United state
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
Cherokee
Apache
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Mississippi River
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States ?
Pacific
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Name one US territory
Puerto Rico
Name one state that borders Canada
New York
Name one state that borders Mexico
Texas
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York harbor
Why does the flag has 13 strips ?
Because there were 13 original colonies
Why does the flog has 50 stars ?
Because there’s on star for each state
What is the name of the national anthem?
The star spangled banner
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
4th of July
Name 2 national holidays
Christmas and thanks Giving
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C
