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WorksheetsPrinciples of American Democracy
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 51mins
What is the supreme law of the land?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans
All of the above
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Freedom for All
United We Stand
Liberty and Justice
What is an amendment?
A new law
A change or addition to the Constitution
A political party
A presidential term
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called:
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Right to bear arms
Right to vote
Freedom of speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
20
27
30
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared independence from Great Britain
Established the U.S. government
Created the Bill of Rights
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
A) Life and happiness
B) Liberty and the pursuit of happiness
C) Freedom and justice
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion
You must practice a specific religion
You can't practice any religion
You must pay taxes to support a religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Feudalism
What is the “rule of law”?
Only the rich have rights
Everyone must follow the law
Laws can be changed by anyone
The government is above the law
Name one branch or part of the government.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All of the above
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
The President
The Vice President
Checks and balances
The Supreme Court
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Who makes federal laws?
The President
Congress
The Supreme Court
The Governor
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
House of Lords and House of Commons
Senate and Cabinet
Senate and House of Representatives
House of Representatives and Supreme Court
How many U.S. Senators are there?
50
100
435
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
4
6
Who is one of Washington state's U.S. Senators now?
Patty Murray
Nancy Pelosi
Chuck Schumer
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
50
100
435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
(a)
Name the U.S. Representative for District 8 in Washington State.
Kim Schrier
Nancy Pelosi
Chuck Schumer
Mitch McConnell
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
The President
The people in the state
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Population
Geographic size
Wealth
Age of the state
We elect a President for how many years?
2
4
6
8
In what month do we vote for President?
January
April
September
November
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
Kamala Harris
JD Vance
Elon Musk
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Secretary of State
Chief Justice
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Secretary of State
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
President
Chief Justice
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Who vetoes bills?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The President’s Cabinet is responsible for:
Advising the President on various matters
Making laws
Judging legal cases
Running the military
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Education
Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security
All of the above
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets laws
Makes laws
Enforces laws
Collects taxes
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Court
Circuit Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
7
8
9
10
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money
To issue driver's licenses
To establish local governments
To conduct elections
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
To print money
To declare war
To provide schooling and education
To create an army
The current Governor of Washington state is:
Governor Bob Ferguson
Governor Bill Lee
Governor Dave Reichert
Governor Jay Inslee
What is the capital of
washington state?
Seattle
Renton
Olympia
Tacoma
The two major political parties in the United States are:
Democratic and Republican
Labour and Conservative
Liberal and National
Green and Libertarian
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Independent
Green Party
The name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now is:
Mike Johnson
Nancy Pelosi
John Boehner
Paul Ryan
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
President
Chief Justice
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Who vetoes bills?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Writes laws
Advises the President
Enforces laws
Interprets laws
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of State and Secretary of Education
Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Defense and Attorney General
Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of the Interior
What does the judicial branch do?
(a)
What is the highest court in the United States?
District Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Constitutional Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Public education
Issuing driver's licenses
Printing money
Police departments
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Declare war
Regulate interstate commerce
Coin money
Establish schools
Who is the Governor of your state now?
(a)
What is the capital of your state?
Olympia
Sacramento
Austin
Albany
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Liberal and Conservative
Green and Libertarian
Socialist and Communist
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
Republican
Independent
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Mitch McConnell
Chuck Schumer
Mike Johnson
What is one reason colonists came to America?
To find gold
To escape religious persecution
To establish a monarchy
To explore new lands
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Pilgrims
Vikings
Native Americans
Spanish explorers
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Native Americans
Europeans
Africans
Asians
Why did the colonists fight the British?
To gain independence
To establish trade routes
To explore new lands
To find gold
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1774
1775
1776
1787
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia
Rhode Island, North Carolina, South Carolina
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Declaration of Independence was signed
The Constitution was written
Bill of Rights was adopted
The Revolutionary War began
When was the Constitution written?
1774
1776
1787
1791
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Who was the first President?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
A) Louisiana Purchase
B) Alaska Purchase
C) Gadsden Purchase
D) Oregon Territory
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
Civil War
World War I
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
War of Independence
Revolutionary War
Civil War
War of 1812
One problem that led to the Civil War was:
Slavery
Industrialization
Immigration
Women's suffrage
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Led the Civil Rights Movement
Signed the Emancipation Proclamation
Founded the first colony
Wrote the Constitution
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in the Confederacy
Freed the slaves in the entire United States
Abolished slavery
Established civil rights for all
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Women's Suffrage Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Prohibition Movement
Labor Movement
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Boston Tea Party
Declaration of Independence
Attack on the World Trade Center (the US)
Signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Navajo
Maasai
Zulu
Aboriginal
What were the differences that led to the Civil War?
Religious differences
Economic differences
Slavery
Language differences
Which of the following is a Native American tribe?
Cherokee
Apache
Iroquois
Sioux
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
Colorado River
Missouri River
Rio Grande
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Name one state that borders Canada.
California
Texas
New York
Florida
Which state is known as the "Empire State"?
California
Texas
New York
Florida
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
Texas
New York
Florida
What is the capital of the United States?
New York City
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
Chicago
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
For the original 13 colonies
For the 13 original states
For the 13 founding fathers
For the 13 Bill of Rights
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
For the 50 states
For the 50 founding fathers
For the 50 major cities
For the 50 senators
What is the name of the national anthem?
America the Beautiful
God Bless America
The Star-Spangled Banner
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 1st
July 4th
July 14th
June 14th
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Easter and Halloween
Memorial Day and Labor Day
New Year's Day and Valentine's Day
