Basic Principals and Holidays

What is a basic principle?
1. a privilege that some people have and others do no
2. a privilege that only adults have
3. a privilege that people are born with and that cannot be taken away
4. a privilege that people are born with but can be taken away
Which of the following is NOT a basic principle?
1. life
2. liberty
3. pursuit of wealth
4. pursuit of happiness
What does equality under the law mean?
1. all people are not treated the same
2. only adults are treated fairly
3. only men are treated fairly
4. all people are treated fairly
What is another name for a republican form of government?
1. direct democracy
2. representative democracy
3. direct republican rules
4. representative republican rules
Which day in November is a day for the recognition of and respect for Americans who served in the military?
1. Thanksgiving Day
2. Presidents' Day
3. Veterans Day
4. Independence Day
What term include the privileges of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
1. good citizenship
2. tradition
3. laws
4. basic principles
What phrase indicates that all people should be treated fairly?
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. customs and traditions
3. equality under the law
4. basic needs and wants
How do American citizens get rights or privileges?
1. They have to earn them by being good citizens.
2. They have to go to school to get them.
3. They are born with them.
4. They have to obey all laws in order to get them.
Which day in May is a day for the recognition of and respect for Americans who died in wars while they were serving in the military?
1. Memorial Day
2. Independence Day
3. Presidents' Day
4. Flag Day
What do you call a person that has served in the military?
1. Veterinarian
2. Doctor
3. Specialist
4. Veteran

Basic Principals and Holidays

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