American History
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
American Revolution
The Revolutionary War
War for Independence
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
forms the government
defines powers of government
defines parts of government
protects the rights of the people
Legislative, executive, and legislative
Congress, president, and the courts
Who elects U.S. Senators?
Citizens from their state
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Fort Sumter
Emancipation Proclamation;
Vicksburg;
Gettysburg; Sherman's March;
Lincoln was assassinated.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control.
It says all people are created equal.
It identifies inherent rights.
It identifies individual freedoms.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and the House
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Because of the state's population
Because they have more people
Because some states have more people
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?
Constitution
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must follow the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
writes laws
declares war
makes the federal budget
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president.
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
When did all men get the right to vote?
After the Civil War
15th amendment
1870
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the Constitution.
They supported the Constitution.
There are three branches of government. Why?
So one part does not become too powerful.
Checks and balances.
Separation of powers
Why do U.S. Representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators?
to more closely follow public opinion
What does the Judicial branch do?
reviews laws
explains law
resolves disputes about the law
decides if a law is against the Constitution
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of communism
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
Father of the Constitution.
Fourth president of the United States.
President during the War of 1812.
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism
Free market economy
The President can serve only two terms. Why?
Because of 22nd amendment
to keep the president from becoming too powerful
What is the purpose of the 10th amendment?
It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.