Preamble to the Constitution
Phrase signifying the promise of the government to the people, now and in the future
What is to “secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity?”
This building, built and expanded in the 19th century, is the home of Congress
What is the US Capitol Building?
This branch features, specifically, the Supreme Court
What is the judicial branch?
These are the rights of US Citizens (naming at least two)
What are the right to vote, representation (domestic and abroad), rights under the Bill of Rights, etc.?
This document, signed in July 1776, listed grievances against the king and justified colonial anger against Britain
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Phrase signifying the creation of the rule of law
What is to "establish justice?"
This president of the United States issued the Emancipation Proclamation and delivered the Gettysburg Address
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This is the principle ensuring that no one branch has more power than the others
What is "checks and balances?"
These are the requirements of US citizenship
What are to serve jury duty, pay taxes, and (if male) register with the Selective Service?
These are the rights given by the First Amendment to the US Constitution
What are freedom of religion, speech, press, right to assembly, and petition?
Phrase signifying the enforcement of the rule of law
What is to "insure domestic tranquility?"
This monument, featuring a woman holding a torch, greeted immigrants entering New York
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This branch has the ability to raise taxes, declare war, and impeach the president
What is the legislative branch?
To become a naturalized citizen, one must meet these requirements
What are being at least 18, having "good moral character," passing an exam on English & Civics, living in the US for 5 years/marrying a US citizen, and swearing the Oath of Citizenship
The 19th Amendment, passed in 1919, gave this right
What is Women's Suffrage?
Phrase signifying security at home and protection abroad
What is "to provide for the common defense?"
This document went into effect in 1789
What is the US Constitution?
This branch features an individual who has the power to make treaties and appoint judges
What is the executive branch?
Starting at this age, American citizens are able to vote in elections
What is 18?
This process leads to an amendment being adopted
What is a 2/3 majority in House and Senate or National Convention and then approval by legislatures of 3/4 states or state convention approval in 3/4?
Phrase signifying that the United States is a continuous process
What is "in order to form a more perfect union?"
This event, going from 1861-1865, featured the most Americans killed in a single conflict
What is the American Civil War?
This Supreme Court case means that the court can strike down laws it deems unconstitutional
What is Marbury v. Madison?
These are among the rights of men, as noted in the Declaration of Independence
What are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
These amendments are known as the Reconstruction Amendments since they were adopted after the Civil War
What are the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?