Principles of American Gov't
Name one thing the U.S Constitution does.
*Forms the gov't
*Defines powers of gov't
*Defines the parts of gov't
*Protects the rights of the people
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of gov't?
*Executive branch
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
*Citizens
*Citizens of the United States
*U.S. citizens
What founding document was written in 1787?
*(U.S) Constitution
Why did the United States enter the World War II?
*Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
*To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy & Russia)
*To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria,-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, & Bulgaria)
The U.S Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
*Self-gov't
*Popular sovereignty
*Consent of the governed
*People should govern themselves
*(Example of) social contract
What part of the federal gov't writes laws?
*(U.S) Congress
*(U.S or national) legislature
*Legislative branch
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
*Give up loyalty to other countries
*Defend the (U.S) Constitution
*Obey the laws of the United States
*Serve in the military (if needed)
*Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)
*Be loyal to the United States
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
*(James) Madison
*(Alexander) Hamilton
*(John) Jay
*Publius
When did all women get the right to vote?
*1920
*After World War I
*(With the) 19th Amendment
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
*(the basic) rights of Americans
*(the basic) rights of people living in the United States
How many U.S. senators are there?
*One hundred (100)
How can people become United States citizens?
*Naturalize
*Derive citizenship
*Be born in the United States
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
*Founded the first free public libraries
*First Postmaster General of the United States
*Helped write the Declaration of Independence
*Inventor
*U.S. diplomat
What was the Great Depression?
*Longest economic recession in modern history
How many amendments does the U.S Constitution have?
*Twenty-seven (27)
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
*Four hundred thirty-five (435)
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
*Vote
*Run for office
*Join a political group
*Help with a campaign
*Join a civic group
*Join a community group
*Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue)
*Contact elected officials
*Support or oppose an issue or policy
*Write to a newspaper
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
*"Father of Our Country"
*First president of the United States
*General of the Continental Army
*President of the Constitution Convention
What did the Great Depression start?
*The Great Crash (1929)
*Stock market crash of 1929
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
*It says America is free from British control
*It says all people are created equal
*It identifies inherent rights
*It identifies individual freedoms
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
*To more closely follow public opinion
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
*Vote
*Pay taxes
*Obey the law
*Serve in the military
*Run for office
*Work for local, state, or federal gov't
*Writer of the Declaration of Independence
*Third president of the United States
*Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase)
*First Secretary of State
*Founded the University of Virginia
*Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
*(Franklin) Roosevelt