Regions of the US
Which region is Arizona in?
West
___________ is the capital of Arizona.
Phoenix
The people are the highest authority, and the government only exists because the people allow it.
Democratic
"We the people.." is the beginning of the ______ in the Constitution.
Preamble
The act of coming to a new country from one's home country is called _______.
Immigration
Which region is Texas in?
South
___________ is the capital of Oregon.
Salem
Similar to a dictatorship, but this type of government holds power in both political and private lives.
Totalitarian
What meeting took place in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787?
Constitutional Convention
Name two benefits of citizenship in the United States (that we went over in class).
Apply for federal jobs, vote in elections, run for office, have a US passport, obtain citizenship for family members or children in other countries
Which region is Michigan in?
Midwest
___________ is the capital of Illinois.
Springfield
A government ruled by a small group of elite people.
Oligarchy
Supporters of the Constitution became known as the ________ due their support for what they called the federal system of government.
Federalists
US citizens are "all people born or naturalized in the United States," said which amendment?
14th
Which region is New York in?
Northeast
___________ is the capital of Texas.
Austin
Similar to a monarchy, but this type of government seizes (takes) its power.
Dictatorship
The first 10 amendments are also called _______.
The Bill of Rights
Framers of the Constitution thought citizenship should be left up to the _______.
States
Which region is Alaska in?
West
___________ is the capital of Utah.
Salt Lake City
A type of government that has one ruler with unlimited power.
Monarchy
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1787
Attending jury duty is an example of a civic _______.
Obligation