Book Flashcards
what is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
what does the constitution do?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first 3 words of the constitution. what are these words?
We the people
What is an amendment?
A change (to the constitution)
An addition (to the Constitution)
What do we call the 1st 10 Amendments to the constitution?
The bill of rights
What is 1 right or freedom from the 1st amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition the government
How many amendments does the constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
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 are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of the religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is the economic system in united states?
Capitalist economy
Market economy
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law
Leader must obey the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law
Name one branch or part of the government ?
congress
president
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
check and balances
separation of Powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the president
who makes federal laws?
congress
senate and house ( of Representatives)
What are the two parts of the U.S. congress?
the senate and House ( of Representatives)
How many u.s. senators are there?
One hundred (100)
we elect a U.S. senator for how many years
Six (6)
who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
Bill Hagerty
The House of Representatives has how many voting remembers?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Two (2)
Name your U.S. representative?
David kustoff
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
(Because) they have more people
(Because) the state’s population
We elect a president for how many years?
Four (4)
In what month do we vote for president?
November
What is the name of the president of the united states now?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the vice president of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The vice president
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The speaker of the house
Who is the commander in chief of the military
The president
Who Signs bills To become laws?
The president
Who vetoes bills?
The president
What does the president’s cabinet do
Advises the president
What Are two cabinet level positions?
Vice president
Secretary of state
Secretary of education
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
Explains laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many justice are on the supreme court?
Nine (9)
Who is the chief justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Under our constitution, some power belongs to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the state. What is one power of the state?
Provide schooling and education.
who is the Governor of your state now?
Bill Lee
What is the capital of your state?
Nashville
What are two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican.
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic (Party).
What is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now?
Mike Johnson.
There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. describe one of them?
Citizen eighteen (18) and older (can vote)
What is one responsibility that is only for united states citizens?
Vote in a federal election.
Serves on a jury.
Name one right only for united states citizen?
Vote in a federal election.
Run for federal office.
What are two rights of everyone living in United States?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of expression
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
The United States
The flag
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Be loyal to the United States.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
Eighteen (18) and older
What are two ways americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote
Join a political party
Join a civil group
When is the last day you can send in federal income text form?
April 15
When must all men register for selective service?
At age eighteen (18)
What is one reason colonies came to america?
Freedom
Who lived in america before the europeans arrived?
American indians
What group of people was taken to america and sold as slaves?
Africans
Why did the colonists fight british?
Because of high Texas (taxation without representation)
Because they didn’t have self-goverment
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
There were 13 original states. name 3?
New York
New Jersey
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
What happened at the constitutional convention?
The constitution was written.
When was the constitution written?
1787
The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. constitution. Name one of the writers.
(John) jay
(James) Madison
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat
Who is the “Father of our country”?
(George) Washington
Who was the first president?
(George) Washington.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name One War fought by United States in the 1800s?
Civil War
War of 1812
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South?
The Civil War
Name one problem that led to the civil war?
Slavery
State’s rights
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Led the United States during the Civil War
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
What did the Emancipation proclamtion do?
Freed the slaves
What did Susan B. Anthony Do?
Fought for women’s rights
Fought for Civil rights
Name one War fought by the United States in the 1900’s?
World War 1
World War 2
Who was President during World War 1?
(Woodrow) Wilson
Who was the president during the great Depression and Wrold War 2?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
Who did the United States fight in world War 2?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. what war was he in?
World war 2
During the cold war, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights (movement)
What did Marthin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights.
what major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorisiss attacked the United States
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
Lakota
Hopi
Name one of the two lonest rivers in the United States?
Missouri (River)
Mississippi (River)
What Ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
What Ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rica
Guam
Name one state that borders canada?
New York
Ohio
Name one state that borders Mexico?
New Mexico
Texas
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Where is the statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
Why does the falg have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states
What is the name of the national anthem?
The star-spengled Banner
When do we celebrate Independence day?
July 4
Name 2 national U.S. Holidays?
New year’s day
cheistmas
Labor day
