Principals of American Government
What is the supreme law of the land
What is U.S. Constitution
Name the three branches of Government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
The colonist came to American for many reasons. Name one.
Freedom
Politcal liberty
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Escape Persecution
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
• War of 1812
• Mexican-American War
• Civil War
• Spanish-American War
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
• (Because there is) one star for each state
• (Because) each star represents a state
• (Because there are) 50 states
How are changes made to the U.S Constitution?
Amendments
The Amendment Process
Name of one power of the U.S Congress
Writes laws
Declares War
Makes the federal budget
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
• American Revolution •
The (American) Revolutionary War
• War for (American) Independence
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
• (Battle of) Fort Sumter
• Emancipation Proclamation
• (Battle of) Vicksburg
• (Battle of) Gettysburg
• Sherman’s March
• (Surrender at) Appomattox
• (Battle of) Antietam/Sharpsburg
• Lincoln was assassinated.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
• (Because there were) 13 original colonies
• (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies
What does the Bill of Right protects?
The basic rights of American
The basic rights of people living in the United States
Who does the a member of the House of Representative represent?
Citizens in their congressional district
Citizens in their district
People from their congressional district
People in their district
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
14th Amendment
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
• (Because there is) one star for each state
• (Because) each star represents a state
• (Because there are) 50 states
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British Control
It says all people are created equal
It identifies inherent rights
It identifies individual freedoms
Name one power that is only for the states.
Schools and Education
Police
Fire
Driver's license
zoning and land use
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
“Father of the Constitution”
• Fourth president of the United States
• President during the War of 1812
• One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
• To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia)
• To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
What is the name of the national anthem?
• The Star-Spangled Banner
Many documents influence the U.S Constitution. Name One.
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
• (Battle of) Bunker Hill
• Declaration of Independence
• Washington Crossing the Delaware (Battle of Trenton)
• (Battle of) Saratoga
• Valley Forge (Encampment)
• (Battle of) Yorktown (British surrender at Yorktown)
What was the Great Depression?
• Longest economic recession in modern history
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
• Out of many, one
• We all become one