Semester 1 Review Flashcards
What do we celebrate on the Fourth of July?
Independence Day
What do the stripes on the flag represent?
The first 13 states
Independence Day celebrates independence from whom?
England
Who elects the president of the United States?
the electoral college
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
How many senators are there in Congress?
100
Who becomes the president if both the president and the Vice President both die?
Speaker of the House
What were the 13 original states?
NH, MA, CT, RI, NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA
Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death!”?
Patrick Henry
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
A civil rights leader
What are some of the requirements to be eligible to become president?
- natural born citizen
- at least 35 years old
- have lived in the US for at least 14 years
Why did the pilgrims come to America?
To gain religious freedom
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence?
All men are created equal and they have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Which president was the first commander-in-chief of the U.S. army and navy?
George Washington
Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting rights
14, 15, 19
In what year was the Constitution written?
1787
Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment
Rights of: freedom speech religion assembly to petition the government
What kind of government does the United States have?
a republic
What is the most important right granted to the United States citizens?
the right to vote
Amendment #1
Freedom of Religion, assembly, petition, press, opinion, and speech
Amendment #2
The freedom to bear arms for a well regulated militia
Amendment #3
No military in your home except in war time
Amendment #4
No unreasonable searches
Amendment #5
The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself
Amendment #6
The right to a speedy and public trial
Amendment #7
The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over
Amendment #8
The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment #9
Individual rights. Rights that are not in the Constitution are still rights given to citizens
Amendment #10
State rights. Any right not given in the Constitution is given to the states to legislate
Amendment #11
You can not sue another state except with permission by that’s state judicial system
Amendment #12
The electoral college must have two separate elections for President and Vice President
Amendment #13
Emancipation. All slaves are free
Amendment #14
Foreign born citizens can vote
Amendment #15
All men get the right to vote - including ex-slaves
Amendment #16
The Federal Income Tax is established
Amendment #17
The people elect their own US senators
Amendment #18
Alcohol is prohibited
Amendment #19
Women get the right to vote
Amendment #20
January 20th is the day that a new president takes office
Amendment #21
It is no longer illegal to drink alcohol. The 18th amendment is struck down
Amendment #22
A president can only have 2 terms in office
Amendment #23
Washington DC can vote for the president
Amendment #24
You may not charge people money so they can register to vote
Amendment #25
Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.
Amendment #26
You can vote at the age of 18
Amendment #27
Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term
