American Democracy
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government ▪ defines the government ▪ protects basic rights of Americans
Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans ▪ people from Africa
What does the word Civil Rights mean?
The rights that very person should have, such as the right to vote or to be treated fairly by the law.
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
What does the word, Native Language mean?
The language that you spoke in your home country.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws ▪ explains laws ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements) ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed) ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
What does the word Oath mean?
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.
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President.
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed) ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
What does the word Narcotics mean?
Any illegal or unlawfully possessed drug, including heroin, cocaine, etc
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy ▪ market economy
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote ▪ join a political party ▪ help with a campaign ▪ join a civic group ▪ join a community group ▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue ▪ call Senators and Representatives ▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy ▪ run for office ▪ write to a newspaper
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
▪ civil rights (movement)
Legally incompetent
Judge/psychiatrist say that you are unable to make decisions for yourself due to mental health problems