History
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Freedom, Political liberty, Religious freedom, Economic opportunity, Escape persecution
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The basic rights of Americans. The basic rights of people living in the United States.
Name the three branches of government
Legislative, executive, and judicial. Congress, president, and the courts
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
High taxes, Taxation without representation, British soldiers stayed in Americans' houses, They did not have self-government, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Townshend Acts, Intolerable Acts
The Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
Self-government, Popular sovereignty, Consent of the governed, People should govern themselves, Social contract
What part of the federal government writes laws?
Congress, Legislature, Legislative branch
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
14th Amendment
What founding document was written in 1787?
The U.S. Constitution
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Equality, Liberty, Social contract, Natural rights, Limited government, Self-government
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws, Explains laws, Resolves disputes, Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
The 22nd Amendment, To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the Constitution. They supported passing the Constitution.
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.
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president.
Who was president during the Great Depression and WWII?
Franklin Roosevelt
When did all women get the right to vote?
1920, After WWI, 19th Amendment,
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
Battle of Bunker Hill, Declaration of Independence, Washington Crossing the Delaware, Battle of Saratoga, Valley Forge Encampment, Battle of Yorktown
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers, Anti-Federalist Papers, Virginia Declaration of Rights, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, Mayflower Compact, Iroquois Great Law of Peace
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation, The Great Compromise
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
General during WWII, President at the end of the Korean War, 34th president of the United States, Signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956
When did all men get the right to vote?
After the Civil War, During Reconstruction, 15th Amendment, 1870