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The US Constitution starts with "We the People." What does this mean?
#4
Self-Government
Popular sovereignty
Consent of the governed
People should govern themselves
What does the President's cabinet do?
#47
Advises the President
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
# 67
Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the Constitution, Obey the laws of the US, serve in the military, serve the nation and to be loyal to the US.
Who was the US main rival during the cold war?
#108
Soviet Union
USSR
Russia
Name one US millitary conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
#116
War on Terror
War in Afghanistan
War in Iraq
Name one of the powers of the President?
#41
Signs bills into law
Vetoes bills
Enforce laws
Commander in Chief (military)
Appoints federal judges
Why is the electoral college important?
#49
It decided who is elected President
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the President and congressional section.
Why did the US enter WWI?
#101
Because Germany attacked US ships
To support the Allied powers (England, Italy, Russia)
To oppose the Central powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bilgaria)
During the Cold War, what was one of the main concerns of the US?
#109
Communism
Nuclear War
Name one example of an American innovation.
#118
Light bulb, Automobiles. Skyscrapers, Airplane, Assembly line, Landing on the moon, and integrated circuit
Who vetoes bills?
#44
The President of the US
Name one power that is only for the Federal Government,
#59
Print paper money
Mint coins
Declare War
Create an army, make treaties and set foreign policy
What was the Great Depression?
#103
Longest economic recession in modern history
Why did the US enter the Korean War?
#110
To stop communism
The nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does this mean?
#124
Out of many, one
We all become one
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
#46
President
Cabinet
Federal department agencies
Name one power that is only for the States.
#59
Provide schooling and education
Provide protection (police)
Provide Safety (fire departments)
Give driver's license, and approve zoning and land use
When did the Great Depression Start?
#104
The Great Crash (1929)
Stock Market Crash of 1929
Why did the US enter the Vietnam war?
#111
To stop communism
Name three national US holidays.
#126
New Years Day, Martin Luther Kind Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Colombus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
The President can serve only two terms, why?
#37
Because of the 22nd amendment
To keep the President from becoming too powerful.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment.
#60
It states that the powers not given to the federal government, belong to the states or the people.
Why did the US enter World War II?
#106
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
To support Allied Powers (England, France and Russia)
To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy and Japan)
Why did the US enter the Persian Gulf War?
#114
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
Where will our class meet for dinner on Wednesday, June 24, 2026?
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