Lesson 1
In the 1700's, Americans wanted to break away from Great Britain. This led to the American Revolution. What did the American leaders write to Great Britain during the revolution?
Declaration of Independence
All laws begin as ideas.
Explain the entire process of how an idea becomes a law.
idea is written down for the government to decide on
before a bill becomes a law, both parts of congress must vote and approve it
sent to president to sign
What is the name of the system we use to make sure that all three branches share the power to rule?
Checks and Balances
What is the count of the population called?
Census
1) When is Veteran's day?
2) On what day do we remember our founders and those who have come after them to serve as leaders for our country?
November 11
Presidents day
The United States needed a plan for how the country will work. They made sure to list their goals of the government. What did they write?
The U.S Constitution
Senators are elected every _______ years and they can be elected many times.
6
When a change is made to the Constitution, what is it called?
amendment
Which level of government runs or is in charge of the police/fire departments, schools, and takes cares of roads in towns?
local government
When is our country's birthday?
independence day
What's the difference between the Senate and the House of Representatives?
Every state elects 2 senators. But the number of representatives differs by state. States with more people have more representatives.
What are the 4 responsibilities of the President?
in charge of military, meet world leaders, work with Cabinet, sign or veto bills
What were the first 10 amendments or changes made to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Which level of government prints money and organizes trade?
national government
The United States is a ___________ democracy. In this type of government, citizens elect or vote for other citizens to represent them.
representative
How are Supreme Court justices chosen? Explain the process. (2 steps)
1. The President suggests a justice to be on the Supreme Court.
2. The members of the Senate vote on the president's choice.
What do Supreme Court justices do? (2 things)
-make sure laws passed by Congress follow the U.S Constitution.
- hear appeals from lower courts.
What is the legal document that describes the powers of the local government called?
Charter
Our American ideals were first stated in what document?
Declaration of Independence
1) What are the 3 problems people all over the world share?
2) What is the name of the organization that pledges to maintain peace and protect human rights?
hunger, quality of health, poverty
United Nations
Name all 7 states that only have 1 representative in the House of Representatives?
Alaska Delaware Montana North Dakota South Dakota Vermont Wyoming
What is the difference between the President and a Supreme Court justice? (in terms of how long they can serve)
president 8 years max court justice forever
Who are the leaders of the local, state, and national governments? (List three in order)
mayor, governor, president
Name 2 American symbols, 2 landmarks, and 2 ways we honor our country.
bald eagle, flag
statue of liberty, U.S capitol building
pledge/star spangled banner
1) What is the name of the agreement where 191 countries signed and formally agreed to work together to fight climate change and reduce pollution?
2) Earth's average temperature has been slowly rising. What is this called?
Paris Climate Agreement
global warming