States/Regions
Cities
Principles/Preamble
Political Parties
Citizenship
100
Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Utah
Rocky Mountain Region
100
This city is located in the Northeast Region is known for steel production.
Pittsburgh
100
In a democracy, how are officials picked?
The citizens vote on candidates to represent them in government.
100
Support for Teddy Roosevelt was so strong, that a third party called the ___________________ formed around him.
Progressive Party
100
What amendment said that all persons born in the US or who have gone through the naturalization process become citizens?
14th Amendment
200
Mississippi, South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Virginia
Southeast Region
200
Which city in the US is known for being the home of the federal government?
Washington DC
200
In US Democracy, Rule of Law states that ________.
Everyone, including government officials must follow the law
200
Both main political parties in the US share the most important similarity of trying to ____________.
Win elections
200
As a citizen of the US, what types of responsibilities do we have?
Civic and social responsibilities
300
Name the four states that make up the Southwest Region.
Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona
300
Which city would best fill the box labeled C? (Hint: Automobiles)
Detroit
300
The US government creates laws that fairly apply to all American citizens. What phrase from the Preamble does this represent?
To establish justice
300
A debate is when candidates get in front of an audience to answer questions about policies. What function of political parties does this represent?
Educating the electorate about campaign issues
300
Name the two ways that a person can become an American citizen.
1. Birth
2. Naturalization
400
What state is shaded on the map above?
Indiana
400
What is the name of this major city?
San Francisco
400
In 2023, the federal government spent $960 billion on the military. What part of the Preamble of the Constitution does this represent?
To provide for the common defense
400
Political parties select candidates for the citizens to vote on. This process is called ________________.
Nominating
400
More immigrants coming to the US throughout the 1900s caused what to happen?
A more diverse society
500
What state is shaded on the map above?
Wyoming
500
What city would best fill in the box labeled B?
Boston
500
In the United States, the government gets its power from the people.
1. What part of the Preamble states where the government gets its power from?
2. What is the name of the fundamental principle which states this?
1. We the People
2. Consent of the Governed
500
Third parties often form around support for a particular candidate, or around a _______________.
Particular Issue
500
What is the name of the process where immigrants must demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles, as well as the ability to read, write, and speak English?
The Naturalization Process