In Memory
Vocab
Branches of Government
Speeches
Rights
100

Typically placed at the tombstones of deceased military servicemen and servicewomen 

American flags 

100

A situation in which men and women, people of different races, religions, etc. are all treated fairly and have the same opportunities

What is equality?

100

This branch of government passes laws 

What is the legislative branch? 

100

He gave a controversial speech at a graduation ceremony recently 

Who is Harrison Butker? 

100

Allows someone to speak freely 

What is the freedom of speech? 

200

Instrument typically played to honor those military members who have passed away 

What is the trumpet? 

200

This type of government has only the powers granted to it in the Constitution, and it can only conduct actions permitted by the Constitution 

What is limited government? 

200

This branch of government can label laws as "unconstitutional"

What is the judicial branch? 

200

He called on the nation to combat "tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself" and urged American citizens to participate in public service

Who is John F. Kennedy? 

200

This gives a person the right to start a protest 

What is the freedom of assembly?

300

Two federal holidays that recognize military contribution 

What are Memorial Day and Veterans Day? 

300

System set in place to ensure that one branch of government doesn't become too powerful over the others 

What is checks and balances? 

300

These two groups make up the legislative branch 

What is the Senate and the House of Representatives?

300

Her most famous speeches were about women's right to vote 

Who is Susan B. Anthony? 

300

This allows people to worship freely 

What is the freedom of religion? 

400

Honors the people who've served or are serving in the army 

What is Veterans Day? 

400

Rights that cannot be taken away 

What are unalienable rights? 

400

The branch of government that can declare presidential actions as unconstitutional 

What is the judicial branch? 

400

He delivered this speech during the Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery

Who is Abraham Lincoln? 

400

Any U.S. citizen that is 18 yrs or older can do this during elections 

What is vote? 

500

Honors those who have died fighting for our freedoms 

What is Memorial Day?

500

A political ideal that states everyone in U.S. society is accountable to the same laws, including leaders and lawmakers 

What is the rule of law? 

500

This branch of government has the power to veto

What is the executive branch?

500

He spoke about how important it was that everyone was treated equally 

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

500

If you are convicted of a crime this is the right that you have 

What is the right to a fair trial?