Citizenship
Political Parties
Foundations of America
Amendments
Government
100

What is one responsibility of a U.S. Citizen?

Voting

Community Service

Run for Office


100

Which major party in our two party system believes that government should play a small role in people's lives and favor low taxes and more freedom for businesses and individuals.

Republican Party

100

What is the Mayflower Compact?

This was an agreement made in 1620 on the Mayflower ship. The passengers of the ship created this social contract and discussed rules to live by in the New World.

100

Which amendment granted women suffrage? 

19th

100

What are the first three articles of the U.S. Constitution about?

Article 1- Legislative Branch (Makes Laws)

Article 2- Executive Branch (Enforces Laws)

Article 3- Judicial Branch (Interprets Laws)

200

What is an obligation of a U.S. Citizen?

Jury Duty

Pay Taxes

Obey Laws

200

Which major party in the two party system believes that government should take a more active role in people's lives and are in favor of government programs to help people in need.

Democratic Party

200

What was the pamphlet Common Sense about?

Thomas Paine wrote this book to persuade the colonists to join the rebels and declare independence from England.

200

What is eminent domain and which amendment is it a part of?

5th Amendment

Eminent Domain is when the government can take your house for the public good (expanding a road) and compensate you with money.

200

Which form of government has Kings and Queens?

Monarchy

300

What is the Rule of Law?

"No one is above the law." 

(Including the President!)

300

This third party believes in individual freedom and that the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom.

Libertarian Party

300

What was the rebel slogan?

"No taxation without representation."

300

What are the five parts of the first amendment?

RAPPS- Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech

300

Who has the power to declare war?

Congress

400

Explain the three ways of becoming a U.S. Citizen...

1. Law of Blood- If one or both of your parents are a U.S. citizen, then you are a citizen.

2. Law of Soil- If you were born on U.S. soil or a U.S. military base, then you are a citizen.

3. Naturalization Process- there are six steps to this process.

400

This party was favored by the Soviet Union and the United States used "containment" to ensure that it did not spread to America.

Communist Party

400

What was the disagreement between Federalists and Anti Federalists about?

The Federalists wanted a stronger Central Government with Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers. 

The Anti Federalists feared that a strong government would become oppressive and the people's rights would be taken. 

The colonists decided to create a stronger government but to add the Bill of Rights to protect the people.

400

Which amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishment?

8th

400

What is federalism?

Federalism is a system of government where power is divided and shared between the federal (national) government, the state government and the local governments.

500

List at least three of the six steps of the Naturalization process.

1) Be 18 years old.

2) Be a resident in the U.S. for five years.

3) Apply for citizenship.

4) Pass a History test.

5) Pass a background check.

6) Oath of Allegiance 

500

What are three requirements to become the U.S. President?

-Natural born citizen of the United States

-35+ Years

-Must have lived in the U.S. for 14+ years.

500

How did John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu influence our government?

John Locke created the three natural rights: Life, Liberty and Property. (Thomas Jefferson changed it to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness in the Constitution.)

Baron de Montesquieu created the idea of Separation of Powers (LEJ) and Checks and Balances.

500

What is the difference between the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1968?

Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended discrimination in public places. All races could now share buses, trains, schools, restrooms, swimming pools, restaurants etc.

Civil Rights Act of 1968 was also called the Fair Housing Act. This ended discrimination in housing.

500

What are the six purposes of government stated in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

Form a More Perfect Union

Establish Justice

Ensure Domestic Tranquility

Provide for the Common Defense

Promote the General Welfare

Secure the Blessings of Liberty

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