U.S Background
Document established the foundation of the U.S. government
What is the Constitution?
Type of democracy US has
What is Federal Democracy?
Leader of the Executive Branch
What is The President?
Value that emphasizes individual freedom and self-reliance
What is liberty and individualism?
Political System of the US
Presidential
Key principle that means government power comes from the people
What is popular sovereignty?
Principle that divides power among different branches
What is the separation of powers?
What is the main duty of Congress
To make laws
What is equality?
Which country’s parliamentary system is known for efficiency and party unity?
The United Kingdom
19th century conflict that tested the limits of US unity and liberty
What is The Civil War?
System that prevents any branch from becoming too powerful
What is Checks and Balances?
Branch that interprets the Constitution and Laws
What is the Judicial Branch?
Concept that suggest that the US has a unique role in the world
Which country’s authoritarian system prioritizes stability and continuity?
China
20th century movement that fought to expand civil rights and equality
What was The Civil Rights Movement?
Supreme law of the land
What is the The Constitution?
How does federalism create shared governance?
It divides powers between federal and state governments
Duty that citizens have in a democracy
What is Civic Duty?
Major weakness of the US political system today
The Progressive Era was known for reforming what type of issues?
Political and social/economic corruption and inequality
System that divides power between national and state governments
What is Federalism
What can the Supreme Court do if a law violates the Constitution?
Declare it unconstitutional (judicial review)
System that allows local innovation but can cause policy differences among states
Event that symbolized a loss of legitimacy in US democracy
What was The January 6th Capitol attack?