Principles of American Democracy
Principles of American Democracy
2. What does the Constitution do?
• sets up the government
• defines the government
• protects basic rights of Americans
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Principles of American Democracy
4. What is an amendment?
• a change (to the Constitution)
• an addition (to the Constitution)
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Principles of American Democracy
6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
• speech
• religion
• assembly
• press
• petition the government
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Principles of American Democracy
8. 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)
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9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
• life
• liberty
• pursuit of happiness
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10. What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
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11. What is the economic system in the United States?
• capitalist economy
• market economy
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12. What is the “rule of law”
• Everyone must follow the law.
• Leaders must obey the law.
• Government must obey the law.
• No one is above the law.
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13. Name one branch or part of the government.
• Congress
• legislative
• President
• executive
• the courts
• judicial
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14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
• checks and balances
• separation of powers
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16. Who makes federal laws?
• Congress
• Senate and House (of Representatives)
• (U.S. or national) legislature
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17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House (of Representatives)
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System of Government
21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
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System of Government
25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
• (because of) the state’s population
• (because) they have more people
• (because) some states have more people
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System of Government
System of Government
System of Government
31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
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36. What are Cabinet-level positions?
• Secretary of Agriculture
• Secretary of Commerce
• Secretary of Defense
• Secretary of Education
• Secretary of Energy
• Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Secretary of Homeland Security
• Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
• Secretary of the Interior
• Secretary of Labor
• Secretary of State
• Secretary of Transportation
• Secretary of the Treasury
• Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Attorney General
• Vice President
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37. What does the judicial branch do?
• reviews laws
• explains laws
• resolves disputes (disagreements)
• decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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System of Government
39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court is comprised of 9 Justices.
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40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts was appointed by George W. Bush in 2005.
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41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
• to print money
• to declare war
• to create an army
• to make treaties
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42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
• provide schooling and education
• provide protection (police)
• provide safety (fire departments)
• give a driver’s license
• approve zoning and land use
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System of Government
System of Government
System of Government
46. What is the political party of the President now?
President Donald Trump is a member of the Republican Party.
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Rights and Responsibilities
48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
• Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
• You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
• Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
• A male citizen of any race (can vote).
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49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• serve on a jury
• vote in a federal election
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50. Name one right only for United States citizens.
• vote in a federal election
• run for federal office
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51. 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
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52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
• the United States
• the flag
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53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
• give up loyalty to other countries
• defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
• obey the laws of the United States
• serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
• serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
• be loyal to the United States
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Rights and Responsibilities
55. 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
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Rights and Responsibilities
57. When must all men register for the Selective Service?
• at age eighteen (18)
• between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
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