Naturalization Flashcards
What is the form of government of the united states?
Republic
What is the supreme law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does?
Protects the rights of the people
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Self-Government
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The basic rights of Americans
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
Why is the declaration of independence important?
It says all people are created equal
What founding document said the America colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?
Equality
Liberty
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
What is the economic system of the united states?
Capitalism
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law
Many documents influence the U.S. Constitution. Name one
Declaration of Independence
There are three branches of government. Why?
Checks and balances
Name the three branches of government
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
The president of the U.S. is in charge of which branch of government?
Executive Branch
What part of the federal government writes laws?
U.S. Congress
What are the two parts of the U.S. congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Name one power of the U.S. congress
Writes laws
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
6 years
Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators?
Brian Schatz
How many voting members are in the house of representatives?
435
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
How many senators does each state have?
2
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation
Name your U.S. representative
Kaiali’i Kahele or Ed Case
What is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Citizens of their state
Who elects U.S. senators?
Citizens from their state
Who does a member of the House of Representative represent?
Citizens in their congressional district
Who elects members of the House of representative?
Citizens from their congressional district
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Because of the state’s population
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
4 years
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Because of the 22nd Amendment
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
Name one power of the president
Signs bills into law
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The President of the United States
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President of the United States
Who vetoes bills?
The President of the United States
Who appoints federal judges?
The President of the United States
The executive branch has many parts. Name one
The President of the United States
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President of the United States
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews Laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
9
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
5
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
For life
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To be independent of politics
Who is the Chief of Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts, Jr.
Name one power that is only for the federal government
Print paper money
Name one power that is only for the states
Provide schooling and education
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
Who is the governor of your state now?
David Y. Ige
What is the capital of your state?
Honolulu
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Citizens of the United States
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance?
Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend The U.S. Constitution
How can people become United States citizens?
Naturalize
What are two examples of civic participation?
Vote
Run for office
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote
Pay Taxes
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Required by law
The colonist came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Freedom
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Africans
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
American Revolution
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain
High Taxes
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one
Declaration of Independence
There were 13 original states name five.
New Jersey New York North Carolina South Carolina Georgia
What founding document was written in 1787?
U.S. Constitution
The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the U.S. Constitution
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one
Inventor
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
First President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name one war fought by the United States in 1800s
Civil War
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Battle of Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one
Delivered the Gettysburg Address
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
What U.S. war ended slavery?
The Civil War
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
14th Amendment
When did all men get the right to vote?
After the Civil War
Name one leader of the women’s rights movement in the 1800’s.
Susan B. Anthony
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900’s.
World War I
Why did the united states enter World War I?
Because Germany attacked U.S. civilian ships
When did all women get the right to vote?
After World War I
What was the Great depression?
Longest economic recession in modern history
When did the Great Depression start?
The Great Crash 1929
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
General during World War II
Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War?
Soviet Union
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
Communism
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
To stop the spread communism
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of communism
What did the civil rights movement do?
Fought to end racial discrimination
Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
Fought for civil rights
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi Military from Kuwait
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
War in Afghanistan
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Blackfeet
Name one example of an American innovation
Light Bulb
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is one star for each state
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Nations first motto was “E Pluribus Unum” What does that mean?
We all become one
What is Independence Day?
The country’s birthday
Name three national U.S. holidays?
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
What is Veterans Day?
a holiday to honor people in the U.S. military
