Part 1
What does the Bill of Rights guarantee?
personal freedoms, limits the Federal Gov.'s power, reserves some powers for state
Which groups of civilians haven't always experienced liberty and justice in America?
Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, African-Americans, Indian-Americans, Native-Americans and American females
What are the three level of government?
Federal, state and local
How many people represent you in the US government?
9-10
What is Civics?
the rights & responsibilities of citizens
What is democracy?
Government by the people, for the people
Who was the US Constitution originally written for?
White men who were rich and/or owned land
What does the US Census collect data about?
every person living in the US, helps decide how government representation and government resources are distributed throughout our country
What is a Patriot?
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
What are the two major American political groups?
Republicans & Democrats
Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance and when?
Francis Bellamy/ btwn 1855-1931
What type of government does the US use?
democracy, capitalism, tribalism, federalism
How often is the Census taken and whose responsibility is it to take the survey?
every 10 years; adults responsibility to complete and submit
What is an amendment?
a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation
Define laws.
Systems of rules with penalties which regulate the actions of people
What are a few thing that represent America around the world?
Apple pie, McDonald's, democracy, Disney Parks, baseball
What is a way in which the 3 Branches of Government always have a balance of power?
checks and balances
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A protest against the British government by the American colonist against increased taxes.
How many different government positions can take over the presidency if something happens to the president?
17
When the Star-Spangled Banner was originally written, which group of people did not support?
Americans of color
What is the Preamble to the US Constitution?
An introduction to the highest law of the land, but isn't law.
What does the checks and balances system ensure?
Where was democracy created?
Greece
Which position is the only to have ever replaced a sitting president?
vice-president