Principles of American Democracy
Capitalist Economy
What is the Economic system in the United States?
To declare war
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Men of any race can vote
There are 4 amendments in the Constitution about who can vote, describe one of them.
Because they didn't have self-government
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Life and Liberty
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does the judicial branch do?
Run for federal election
Name one right for only U.S. citizens
World War 2 General
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
a change
What is an amendment?
Vote & Join a political party
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers
Sets up the Government
What does the Constitution do?
Rick Scott, Marco Rubio
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Mexican-American War
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's
Louisiana
What territory did the United States buy in 1803?
checks and balances
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
John G. Roberts Jr.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Nancy Pelosi
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?