Principles of American Democracy
the Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
▪ checks and balances
▪ separation of powers
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
serve on a jury
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
practice their religion
escape persecution
What are reasons colonists came to America?
the Civil War
What U.S. war was fought between the North and the South?
▪ sets up the government
▪ defines the government
▪ protects basic rights of Americans
What does the Constitution do?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
▪ freedom of speech
▪ freedom of assembly
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
▪ capitalist economy
▪ market economy
What is the economic system in the United States?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
April 15
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
The Constitution was written.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
fought for civil rights
worked for equality for all Americans
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
▪ a change (to the Constitution)
▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
What is an amendment?
the Speaker of the House
Who becomes President if the President and VP can no longer serve?
eighteen (18) and older
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
1787
When was the Constitution written?
because there were 13 original colonies
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
the Bill of Rights
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
provide schooling and education
What is one power of the states?
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
What are two amendments to the Constitution about who can vote?
slavery
states’ rights
What issues led to the Civil War?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?