Principles of American Democracy
System of Government
Rights and Responsibilities
American History
1800s
100
The Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
100
Congress
What is one branch or part of the government?
100
Citizens eighteen and older You don't have to pay to vote (poll tax)
What are two amendments to the Constitution about who can vote?
100
Political freedom Religious freedom Economic opportunity
What reasons did the colonists have for coming to America?
100
Japan, Germany, Italy
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
200
Sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights.
What does the Constitution do?
200
Congress
Who makes federal laws?
200
Freedom of Speech Freedom of Assembly
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
200
Thomas Jefferson
Who wrote the Constitution?
200
Communism
What was the main concern of the United Stated during the Cold War?
300
The Bill of Rights
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
300
100
How many U.S. Senators are there?
300
The President
Who vetoes bills?
300
1787
When was the Constitution written?
300
Franklin Roosevelt
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
400
Twenty-seven
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
400
6 years
A U.S. Senator is elected for how many years?
400
Judicial Branch
What branch of government reviews laws and decides if a law goes against the Constitution?
400
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Publius
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
400
World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War (Persian) Gulf War
What wars were fought by the United States in the 1900s?
500
Capitalist or Market economy.
What is the economic system in the United States?
500
Speaker of the House
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
500
Print money Declare war Create an army Make treaties
What powers belong to the federal government?
500
Supported the passage of the U.S.Constitution.
What are the Federalist Papers?
500
Document that Freed the slaves.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
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