U.S Govt Flashcards
(100 cards)
1
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What is the supreme law of the land
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The constitution
2
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What does the constitution do
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- sets up the govt
- defines the govt
- protects basic rights of americans
3
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The idea of self government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words
A
We the people
4
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What is an amendment
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- a change (to the constitution)
- an addition (to the constitution)
5
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What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution
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The bill of rights
6
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What is 1 right or freedom from the first amendment
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- speech
- religion
- assembly
- press
- petition the government
7
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How many amendments does the constitution have
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27
8
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What did the declaration of independence do
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- announced our independence (from great Britain)
- declared our independence (from great Britain)
- said that the United States is free (from great Britain)
9
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What are 2 rights in the declaration of independence
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- life
- liberty
- pursuit of happiness
10
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What is freedom of religion
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
11
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What is the economic system in the United States
A
- capitalist economy
- market economy
12
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What is the rule of law
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- everyone must follow the law
- leaders must obey the law
- government must obey the law
- no one is above the law.
13
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Name 1 branch or part of the government
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- Congress
- legislative
- president
- executive
- The courts
- judicial
14
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What stops 1 branch of government from becoming too powerful
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- checks and balances
- separation of powers
15
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Who is in charge of the executive branch
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The president
16
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Who makes federal laws
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- Congress
- Senate and house of representatives
- (U.s or national) legislature
17
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What are the 2 parts of the U.S congress
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The Senate and house (of representatives)
18
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How many U.S senators are there
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100
19
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We elect a U.s senator for how many years
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6
20
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Who is senator for michigan
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- Debbie Stabenow
- Gary Peters
21
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The house of representatives has how many voting members
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435
22
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We elect a U.S representative for how many years
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2
23
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Name your U.S representative
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-paul ryan
24
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Who does a U.s senator represent
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All people of the state
25
Why do some states have more representatives than others
- Because of the states population
- because they have more people
- because some states have more people
26
We elect a president for how many years
4
27
In what month so we vote for the president
November
28
What is the name of the president
Donald j trump
29
What is the name of the vice president
Michael R Pence
30
If the president can no longer serve who becomes president
The vice president
31
If both president and vice can't serve who becomes president
The speaker of the house
32
Who is the commander-in-chief of the military
The president
33
Who signs bills to become laws
The president
34
Who vetoes bills
The president
35
What does the presidents cabinet do
Advises the president
36
What are 2 cabinet level positions
Secretary of defense
| Secretary of state
37
What does the judicial branch do
Reviews law
Explains laws
Resolved disputes
Decides if a law goes against the constitution
38
What is the highest court in the United States
The supreme court
39
How many justices are in the supreme court
9
40
Who is the chief justice of the United States now
John g Roberts
41
Under our constitution some powers belong to the federal government. What is 1 power of the federal government
To print money
To declare war
To create an army
To make treaties
42
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is 1 power of the states
Provide protection (police)
43
Who is the governor of muchigan
Rick snyder
44
What is the capital of your state
Lansing
45
What are the 2 political parties in the U.S
Republican and Democratic
46
What is the political party of the current president
Republican
47
What is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now
Paul Ryan
48
There are 4 amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe 1 of them.
Any citizen can vote
| Citizens 18 or older can vote.
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What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens
Serve on a jury
| Vote in a federal election
50
Name 1 right only a U.S. citizens
Vote in a federal a federal election
| Run for federal office
51
What are 2 rights of everyone living in the U.S
Freedom of speech
| The right to bear arms
52
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance
The U.S.
| The flag
53
What is one promise you can make when you become a U.S. citizen
Be loyal to the u.s
54
How old do citizens have to be to vote
18
55
What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy
Vote
| Run for office
56
When is the last day you can send in a federal income tax forms
April 15th
57
When must all men register for the selective service
At age 18
| Between 18-26
58
What is 1 reason colonists came to America
Freedom
59
Who lived in ameRica before the europeans
Native Americans
60
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves
Africans
61
Why did colonists fight the British
Because of high taxes
The British army stayed in their homes
They didn't have self government
62
Who wrote the declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson
63
When was the declaration of independence adopted
July 4th 1776
64
There were 13 original states. Name 3
New York
New Jersey
Virginia
65
What happened at the constitutional convention
The constitution was written
| The founding fathers wrote the constitution
66
When was the constitution written
1787
67
The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S constitution. Name1 of the writers
John jay
68
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for
U.S. diplomat
69
Who is the father of our country
George Washington
70
Who was the first president
George Washington
71
What territory did the United States but from France in 1803
The Louisiana territory
72
Name 1 war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812
73
Name the U.S war between the North and south
The civil war
74
Name 1 problem that led to the civil war
Slavery
75
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did
Freed the slaves
76
What did the emancipation proclamation do
Freed the slaves
77
What did Susan B Anthony do
Fought for women's rights
78
Name 1 war fought by the United States in the 1900s
Ww1
79
Who was president during world war 1
Woodrow wilson
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Who was president during the great depression and ww2
Franklin Roosevelt
81
Who did the United States fight in ww2
Japan, Germany and Italy
82
Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general
| What war was he in
Ww2
83
During the cold war what was the main concern of the United States
Communism
84
What movement tried to end racial discrimination
Civil rights movement
85
What did Martin Luther king Jr.do
Fought for civil rights
| Worked for equality for all Americans
86
What major event happened on September 11th 2001
Terrorists attacked the United States
87
Name 1 American Indian tribe in the United States
Chippewa
88
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Mississippi river
89
What ocean is on the west coast of the United states
Pacific
90
What ocean is on the east coast
Atlantic
91
Name 1 U.S. territory
Guam
92
Name 1 state that borders canada
Michigan
93
Name 1 state that borders mexico
Texas
94
What is the capital of the United States
Washington dc
95
Where is the statue of liberty
New York (harbour)
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes
The Stripes represent the original colonies
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Why does the flag have 50 stars
Star for each state
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What is the name of the national anthem
The star spangled banner
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Wjhen do we celebrate independence day
July 4th
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Name 2 national U.S. holidays
Presidents day
| Memorial day
