Topic 1 Foundations
This ancient Greek city is considered the birthplace of democracy, where citizens voted directly on laws.
Athens
This 1776 document said that all people are created equal and have natural rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This document also was the first step towards independence
Declaration of Independence
This branch of government makes the laws and includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Legislative Branch
What are the 3 ways one can become a citizen of the US?
1. Birthright Citizenship
2. Parents born in US
3. Naturalization
Who is the Executive of a state?
Governor
This ancient civilization had a republic with elected representatives and a separation of powers that inspired the U.S. Constitution.
Roman Republic
This rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and helped lead to the Constitutional Convention.
Shay's Rebellion
This branch carries out (enforces) the laws and includes the President, Vice President, and Cabinet.
Executive Branch
What is the process called of someone running for elected office?
Campaigning
The 26th Amendment was passed lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 nation wide due to the events and protests of this war?
Vietnam War
What famous British Document in 1215 helped to create the ideas of limiting the rights of the king and promoting rights to the people
Magna Carta
What were the 2 first political parties
_________wanted strong national government
while __________ wanted stronger states rights
Federalists
Antifederalists
This Branch includes the Supreme Court and is responsible for review laws to make sure they follow the Constitution
Judicial Branch
This process chooses the President of the United States giving each state a number of votes_________________________
This is the number needed to win_______________
Electoral College
270
This 1960's movement helped lead to different acts and amendments to the Constitution being passed, let by leaders like MLK
Civil Rights Movement
This English Enlightenment Figure helped promote the ideas of Natural Rights________________
This French Enlightenment figure helped to promote the idea of separation of powers__________________
Locke
Montesquieu
This series of essays was written by Federalists to convince people to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Federalist Papers
This position is elected to be the person in charge of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
To run for the following offices as citizens how old do you have to be
President_______
Senate__________
Representattive_____________
President-35
Senate-30
Representative-25
This famous Supreme Court Case helped to establish Judicial Review and give the Supreme Court power in reviewing laws
Hint: M vs M
Marbury vs Madison
This Native American Confederacy had a Constitution and a council system that influenced federalism and unity in the U.S. government.
Iroquois Confederacy
This part of the Constitution lists the goals of the new government and begins with “We the People"____________________
While this first set of ten amendments protects individual freedoms________________
Preamble
Bill of Rights
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
Bonus: Who is the US Chief Justice
9
Bonus: John Roberts
Name 2 Rights Citizens have
1. Voting
2. Running for Office
3. Serving on a Jury
Name 3 ways to peacefully Protest in the US
Signs
Sit ins
Marches
Rallies
Demonstrations
Appealing to Officials