Social Studies sememster exam- RR Mrs. Cole

if the president can no longer serve, who becomes president

• the speaker of the house

• the vice president

When was the declaration of independence adopted

• 1981

• 1776

What is an amendment

• a change to the constitution

• the preamble

What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy

• write a letter to the government and play the lotto

• Vote and join a civic group

What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. Citizen

• never leave the U.S.

• give up loyalty to other nations

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes

• stripes represent the original colonies

• stripes represent the number of wars we have won

Who signs bills to become laws?

• The vice president

• The President

What is the first ten amendments in the constitution?

• Bill of rights

• Articles of Confederation

What is "rule of law"?

• Once a law is passed, it cannot be taken away

• Noone is above the law

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• Bill of rights