American Holidays & Symbols
Principles of American Government
System of Government
Systems of Government & History
American History
Who is it?
100
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
On Liberty Island in the New York Harbor or Hudson River - Visible from New Jersey and New York City.
100
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
100
Name three branches or parts of the government.
▪ congress
▪ president
▪ the courts
▪ judicial
▪ executive
▪ legislative
100
Name two powers that are only for the federal government.
Print paper money
Mint coins
Declare war
Create an Army
Make treaties
Set foreign Policy
100
Both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War were fought on U.S. soil. What is the difference between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War?
During The Revolutionary War Americans fought for independence from Britain on U.S. soil. The Civil war was also fought on U.S. soil, but it was fought against other Americans.
100
Civil Rights leader. Known for his nonviolent activism and inspiring speeches such as, "I Have a Dream".
Martin Luther King
200
Why does the flag have 13 stripes and 50 stars?
It has 13 stripes representing the 13 original colonies that declared independence from Great Britain, and the 50 stars represent each state.
200
What is the economic system in the United States?
▪ capitalist economy
▪ market economy
200
Why do we have three branches of government?
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Prevents one part from becoming more powerful
200
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper
200
Name three reasons that the colonists came to America.
Freedom
Political liberty
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Escape persecution
200
3rd President of the U. S. Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
300
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
300
Name three ideas from the Declaration of Independence and th U.S. Constitution?
natural rights
liberty
equality
self-government
limited government
social contract
300
What are the parts of the Executive Branch?
President
Cabinet
Federal Departments and Agencies
300
There are four amendments to the Constitution identifying who can vote. Describe them.
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). 26th Amendment 1971
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. 24th Amendment 1964
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) 19th Amendment
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote). 15th Amendment 1870
300
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
It states that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people.
The 10th Amendment simply states that any powers the Constitution does not give to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people. It reinforces the principle of federalism, where power is shared between the federal government and state governments, and ensures that the federal government only has the powers that have been explicitly granted to it.
300
32nd President. Lead the country through the Great Depression and WW II. Known for New Deal Policies.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
400
How is Memorial Day different from Veteran's Day?
Both holidays celebrates or honors people who serve in the U.S. Military, but Memorial Day honors soldiers who died in service while Veterans Day honors all people who are or have served in the U.S. Military.
400
The words, "Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
400
Name two powers of the U. S. Congress.
Writes laws
Declares war
Makes the federal budget
400
Name two reasons Americans declared independence from Britain.
High taxes
Taxation without representation
British soldiers stayed in Americans' houses
Lack of self-government
Intolerable and coercive acts
Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Stamp Act
Sugar Act
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400
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
▪ because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
▪ because they didn’t have self-government
400
Issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Lead Union to victory in the Civil War, 16th Prresident.
Abraham Lincoln
500
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum". What does it mean?
We all become one.
One out of many.
500
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
List 2 reasons.
It says America is free from British control.
It says all people are created equal.
It identifies individual freedoms.
It identifies inherent rights.
500
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Bonus: Name 3 Cabinet level positions
Advises the President
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General (Department of Justice)
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Secretary of Homeland Security
500
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the U. S. Constitution.
They supported passing the U.S. Constitution.
500
What is George Washington 1789-1797 famous for? Name 2 things.
President of the Constitutional Convention
A general of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War
1st President of the United States
He is called the "Father of Our Country"
500
Name 2 people involved in writing the Federalist Papers.
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
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