Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
Name one branch or part of the government
Congress, legislative, president, executive, courts, judicial
What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.
expression, speech, assembly, petition the government, religion, bear arms
freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic freedom, economic opportunity, escape persecution
Name one problem that led the Civil War
slavery, economic reasons, state's rights
What is an amendment?
Change or addition to the constitution
What are the two parts of congress?
Senate, House of Representatives
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a group, help with a campaign, give your opinion, call senators or representatives, publicly support, or oppose an issue, run for office
Why did the colonists fight the British?
high taxes, quartering, no self-government
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
What does a U.S. senator represent?
all people of the state
Describe one of the amendments to the constitution about who can vote.
Citizens 18 and older can vote, you don't have to pay a poll tax, any citizen can vote, a male citizen of any race can vote.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name two wars fought by the U.S. in the 1800s
Civil War, Spanish-American War, 1812, Mexican American War
What is the economic system of the U.S.?
Market, Capitalist, or Mixed
Speaker of the House
April 15
When was the constitution written? (year)
1787
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves, saved the union, led the U.S. during the Civil War.
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law, leaders must obey the law, government must obey the law, no one is above the law.
Who is the current speaker of the house?
Mike Johnson
What is one promise you make when you become a u.s. citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries, defend the constitution, obey the laws, serve in the military if needed, be loyal to the U.S.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights, fought for civil rights