The U.S. Constitution
What is the form of government of the United States?
-Republic
-Constitution-based federal republic
-Representative democracy
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
-(The basic) rights of all Americans
-(The basic) rights of people living in the United States
This founding document said the American Colonies are free from Britain.
-Declaration of Independence
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
-Executive branch
What is the economic system of the United States?
-Capitalism
-Free market economy
What is the supreme law of the land?
-(U.S.), Constitution
There are _____ amendments to the Constitution.
-27
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
-Thomas Jefferson
What part of the federal government writes laws?
-(U.S.) Congress
-(U.S. or national) legislature
-Legislative Branch
The three branches of government are ___________ _____________________ & ________________
-Legislative, executive, and judicial
-Congress, president, courts
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
-Forms the government
-Defines the powers of government
-Defines the parts of government
-Protects the rights of the people
What is the rule of law?
-EVERYONE must follow the law
-Leaders must obey the law
-Government must obey the law
-NO ONE is above the law
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
-It says America is free from British control.
-It says all people are created equal.
-It identifies we have inherent rights.
It identifies individual freedoms.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
-Senate and House (of Representatives)
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on
July 4, 1776
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
-Self government
-Popular sovereignty
-Consent of the governed
-People should govern themselves
-(Example of) social contract
There are there three branches of government. Why?
-One part doesn't become too powerful
-Checks and balances
-Separation of powers
The words ",_____________ , _______________________ and the ______________________________" are a big part of the Declaration of Independence.
-life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
-Writes Laws
-Declares War
-Makes the federal budget
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
-Louisiana Territory
-Louisiana
Changes to the Constitution are made by ___________________.
-Amendments
-The amendment process
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
-Declaration of Independence
-Articles of Confederation
-Federalist Papers
-Anti-Federalist Papers
-Virginia Declaration of Rights
-Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
-Mayflower Compact
-Iroquois Great Law of Peace
Two important ideas from from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are ______________ & __________________.
-Equality
-Liberty
-Social contract
-Natural Rights
-Limited Government
-Self Government
When did the Great Depression start?
-1929 (The Great Crash)
-Stock Market Crash of 1929
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
-First Secretary of the Treasury
-One of the writers of the federalist papers
-Helped establish the first bank of the United States
-Aide to General George Washington
-Member of the Continental Congress