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We know that the constitution starts with the
words "We the people," what does that mean?
Self-government
Consent of the governet
Popular sovereignty
People should govern themselves
Why, specifically, does each state have 2
senators?
equal representation
Or, you can answer with the Great Compromise (CT
Compromise)
how many SCOTUS Justices are usually needed to decide a case?
5
Why did the US enter WWI?
Because Germany attacked US Civilian ships
To support allied powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia)
To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the
Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
name two important ideas from the Declaration of
Independence and the US Constitution. What are some
options?
equality
Who does a Senator represent?
their state
Why do SCOTUS Justices serve for a life term?
To help them be independent of politics
To limit outside political influence!
when did all women get the right to
vote?
1920
After WWI
With the 19th Amendment!
name ONE document that influenced the
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalist Papers
who does a rep represent?
their district
What is the purpose of the tenth amendment?
It states that powers not reserved to the federal government belong to the states!
What was the Great Depression?
longest economic recession in modern
history..
why do US reps serve shorter terms
than US senators?
to more closely follow public opinion!
Why can the President serve only two terms?
22nd amendment
How can people become US citizens?
Be born in the US under conditions set by 14TH AMENDMENT
Naturalize
Derive citizenship under conditions set by Congress
WHEN did the Great Depression start?
1929
The Great Crash (1929)
Stock market crash of 1929
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic
Constitution-based federal republic
Representative democracy
Why is the electoral college important?
It decides who is elected president
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
All people pay to fund the federal government
Civic duty
Required under 16th Amendment
Why did the US enter WWII?
Pearl Harbor Attack