Amendments
What did the 13th amendment do?
Banned Slavery
Periods of time that are grouped together because of political, economic, or social trends are called
Eras
The U.S. Constitution outlines the responsibilities and functions of the...?
US (federal) Government
In God We Trust- Our National Motto was added to our currency in what decade?
1950's
How many Amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
What are the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments referred to as:
The Reconstruction Amendments
In 1776 America stated it would no longer be a part of what nation when it drafted the Declaration of Independence
Britain
Power being divided between 3 branches of government
Separation of Powers
“out of many comes one”, referring to the unity of Americans despite our differences and all the states coming together to form one nation (It is on the The Great Seal)
E Pluribus Unum
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition is what Amendment
First (1st)
What did the 18th Amendment do?
Prohibition of Alcohol (banned the making and selling of alcohol)
What are the unalienable rights, slave holder, Thomas Jefferson named?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
What is the Bill of Rights?
First 10 Amendments to the US Constitution
How many ways can you become a US Citizen?
two (2)
No unreasonable search and seizure is which Amendment?
Forth (4th)
What did the 26th Amendment do?
Lowered the voting age to 16
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Foreign countries now recognized the United States as an independent nation
Name the three branches of Government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
born in U.S. or parents are U.S. citizens you are a:
Birthright Citizen
Right to due process, Eminent domain, Miranda Rights
which Amendment is
Fifth (5th)
What did the 16th Amendment do?
Federal government was now aloud to tax a person's income.
Income Tax
Why do historians use eras to divide history?
To help them better understand history
Each branch having some power over the other 2 branches is called?
Checks and Balances
Not born in US
Live in U.S. for 5 years
Be 18 years old
Understand U.S. history and government
Swear allegiance to the Constitution
Once you do this you are a
Naturalized Citizen
No cruel or unusual punishment amendment
8th