GOVERNMENT
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, Join a political party, Help with a campaign, Join a civic group, Join a community group, Give an elected official your opinion, Call Senators or Representatives, Publicly support or oppose an issue, Run for office, Write to a newspaper
During the Cold War,
what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What is the political party of the President now?
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states.
What is one power of the states?
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
Name one branch or part of government.
Legislative, Executive, OR Judicial
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist OR Market
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws, Explains laws, Decides if a law goes against the Constitution, Resolves disputes
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances OR Separation of Power
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rigths
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of the Defense, Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasure, Veteran Affairs, Attorney General, Vice President
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800’s.
The War of 1812, The Civil War, The Mexican American War, The Spanish American War
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What is one right from the First Amendment?
Speech, Assembly, Religion, Press, OR Petition the govenment
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or practice no religion
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery, Economy, OR State rights versus federal rights
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th