The Constitution & American Ideals
This 1787 gathering in Philadelphia produced the document that still guides our government today.
Constitutional Convention
This group of presidential advisors includes leaders like the Secretary of Education and Attorney General.
The President's Cabinet
All citizens can do this at the age of 18
This is a reason the colonists came to America (Name one)
▪ freedom
▪ political liberty
▪ religious freedom
▪ economic opportunity
▪ practice their religion
▪ escape persecution
This state shares a border with Mexico (Name one)
▪ California
▪ Arizona
▪ New Mexico
▪ Texas
Adopted in 1787, this historic document replaced the Articles of Confederation.
The Constitution
This is the highest court in the United States.
The Supreme Court
This deadline each year marks the last day to file federal income tax forms.
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These are the 13 original states (colonies). (Name two)
▪ New Hampshire
▪ Massachusetts
▪ Rhode Island
▪ Connecticut
▪ New York
▪ New Jersey
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Delaware
▪ Maryland
▪ Virginia
▪ North Carolina
▪ South Carolina
▪ Georgia
The Star Spangled Banner is the name of this important song.
The national anthem
These essays, written under the name “Publius,” encouraged states to ratify the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
This is the total number of voting members in the House of Representatives.
435
These are rights only for US Citizens (Name one)
▪ vote in a federal election
▪ run for federal office
The Constitution was written this year
1787
▪ New Year’s Day
▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
▪ Presidents’ Day
▪ Memorial Day
▪ Independence Day
▪ Labor Day
▪ Columbus Day
▪ Veterans Day
▪ Thanksgiving
▪ Christmas
Written mostly by Thomas Jefferson, this document announced America’s freedom from Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
These elected officials represent all people of their state.
US Senators
This is one right provided by the First Amendment (Freedom of Speech) (Name One)
▪ speech
▪ religion
▪ assembly
▪ press
▪ petition the government
Freed the slaves
This ocean is on the East Coast fo the United States
Atlantic Ocean
This Founding Father was known for diplomacy, “Poor Richard’s Almanac,” and starting free libraries.
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These powers are reserved for the states (name one)
▪ provide schooling and education
▪ provide protection (police)
▪ provide safety (fire departments)
▪ give a driver’s license
▪ approve zoning and land use
These are ways that Americans can participate in democracy (Name two)
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper
This was the main concern of the United States during the Cold War
Communism
This is the capital of the United States
Washington D.C.