Principles
What does the Bill of Rights Protect
rights of Americans
2 parts of gov't
Senate & House of Representatives
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
Federal Court
3 rights of everone living in the US
Freedom of
expression, speech, religion,
right to bear arms
One reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain
High taxes
When did all women get the right to vote?
after WWI
1920
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
Says America is free form British control
One power of the US Congress
Writes law
Declares War
Who appoints federal judges?
The President
Who can vote in a federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the US?
citizens of the US
Group of people taken as slaves
Africans
Why did the US enter World War I?
German attacked US civilian ships
Name one thing the US Constitution does.
Forms the government
What of the federa government writes laws?
Congress
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
For life
How can people become US citizens
Why were the Federalist papers important?
They help people understand the US Constitution
When did the Great Depression start?
The Great Crash 1929
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Equality Liberty Self- government Social contract
Who does a US senator represent?
Citizens of their state
Who is the Chief Justice?
John Roberts
2 examples of Civic participation in the US
Vote
run for office
American Revolution had many important events
Declaration of Independence
Why did the US enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
3 branches of gov't Why?
Separation of Powers
Checks and balances
so one part does not become too powerful
President can serve ony two terms. Why?
22nd Amendment
To keep the President from becoming too powerful
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
powers not given o the federal gov't belongs to the states or to the people
One way Americans can serve their country
vote
pay taxes
obey the law
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
"Father of the Constitution"
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
Why did the US enter the Persian Gulf War?
to force the Iraqi military from Kuwait