Principles of Our Government

What is a republic?

• A country where the leader makes the laws.

• A country without any laws.

• A country where the citizens make the laws.

• A country without a leader.

America is a republic.

• True

• False

What is a citizen?

• A member of a country.

• A member of a club.

• A member of a school.

• A member of a band.

The power in a democracy comes from who?

• The animals

• The people

• The leader

• The money

Which three workers provide a government service?

• McDonald's workers

• A teacher

• A firefighter

• A Youtuber

• A Mailcarrier

What does sovereignty mean?

• The right to rule

• The right to eat candy

• the right to go to school

• the right to make friends

What is one idea from the declaration of independence?

• Everyone will have food

• All people are created equal

• The right to go to school

• Gas will be free

Who signed the Declaration of Independence first?

• Ben Franklin

• John Hancock

• Barrack Obama

• John Adams

What year did American leaders meet to form a new government?

• 2004

• 1787

• 1256

• 1984

How many amendments have there been to the constitution?

• 0

• 10

• 3

• 27