US Constitution and Declaration of Independence
When was the Declaration of Independence ratified?
July 4, 1776
What political party advocates for smaller government?
Republican 🐘🔴
What is an economic system by which the production of goods is up to the free market and the government has limited interference?
Captialism
Name the first five presidents of the United States in order.
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.
When is election day?
November 4.
When was the Constitution written?
September 17, 1787
Name three examples of government programs in the average citizen's life.
Department of Education, SNAP, Social Security, United States Post Office, Medicare, Obamacare, and COVID agencies to name a few.
What is a free market?
A system where prices and production are determined by supply and demand.
What year did the Revolutionary War start and end?
1775-1783
How many years does a senator serve on the US senate in one term?
6 years.
What are the three branches of government and what do they do?
Executive branch: enforces the law, Legislative branch: creates the law, Judicial branch: interprets the law.
What does it mean when someone says big government?
A government that overreaches in the rights of it's citizens through its extensive policies.
What are the benefits of capitalism?
More innovation, pricing not determined by the government, and the ability to move economic classes.
Who was the president of the United States of America during the Revolutionary War?
Trick question: There was no president at that time because the Constitution was not in effect.
Who is currently the president, vice president, and (for extra points) the Speaker of the House?
Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Mike Johnson.
What document made up the government of the US before the Consitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Why is big government so bad?
Because it leads to government inefficiency, less freedom, higher taxes, and less innovation.
How can the power of the dollar keep capitalism moral?
Boycotting. By choosing not to buy a specific product you can keep capitalism moral.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
A foreign policy established by James Monroe in 1823 that says that America will permit no more European colonization in the Americas.
Who are the only presidents who served two non-consecutive terms? For extra points, name what president number they were.
Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president, and Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president.
What is the first phrase of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence?
"We the People" and "When in the Course of human events"
What is an argument in favor for big government and why won't it work?
Example: The government will have more power, so all of its programs will have ultimate power. The government will be a lot more slow, however, and won't be fast enough to help.
What is the difference between socialism and capitalism?
Socialism is where the state, or government, own everything and distributes wealth out. Capitalism is where there is a free market, private property, and competition for profit.
How many electoral votes does a president have to get in order to win the presidency and why is it important?
270 electoral votes. It is important because it makes the president have to have a nationwide campaign instead of juts focusing on the states with the biggest populations.
Who was the 19th president of the United States of America?
Rutherford B. Hayes.