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There are three branches of government. Why? rozpocznij naukę
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because of Checks and balances
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Name the three branches of government. rozpocznij naukę
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Congress, president and the courts
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Who does a U.S. senator represent? rozpocznij naukę
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Who elects U.S. senators? rozpocznij naukę
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Citizens from their state
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Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? rozpocznij naukę
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Citizens in their district
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Who elects members of the House of Representatives? rozpocznij naukę
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Citizens in their district
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Why did the United States enter World War I? rozpocznij naukę
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to support the allied powers
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Why did the United States enter World War II? rozpocznij naukę
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to support the allied powers
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What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? rozpocznij naukę
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Declaration of Independence
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The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document? rozpocznij naukę
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Declaration of Independence
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Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one rozpocznij naukę
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the Declaration of Independence
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The American Revolution had many important events. Name one. rozpocznij naukę
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Declaration of Independence
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Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one. rozpocznij naukę
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Writer of the Declaration of Independence
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James Madison is famous for many things. Name one. rozpocznij naukę
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one of the writers of the federalist papers
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Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one. rozpocznij naukę
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One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. rozpocznij naukę
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Why were the Federalist Papers important? rozpocznij naukę
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They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
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What is the supreme law of the land? rozpocznij naukę
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What founding document was written in 1787? rozpocznij naukę
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? rozpocznij naukę
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Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain. rozpocznij naukę
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They did not have self-government
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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean? rozpocznij naukę
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When did all men get the right to vote? rozpocznij naukę
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When did all women get the right to vote? rozpocznij naukę
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What is one way Americans can serve their country? rozpocznij naukę
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What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? rozpocznij naukę
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Vote, Join a political party
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There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. rozpocznij naukę
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Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? rozpocznij naukę
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What is the form of government of the United States? rozpocznij naukę
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Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. rozpocznij naukę
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What does the Bill of Rights protect? rozpocznij naukę
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The basic rights of Americans
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Why is the Declaration of Independence important? rozpocznij naukę
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It says all people are created equal.
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Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. rozpocznij naukę
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What is the economic system of the United States? rozpocznij naukę
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Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators? rozpocznij naukę
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To more closely follow public opinion
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What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? rozpocznij naukę
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powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
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Why is it important to pay federal taxes? rozpocznij naukę
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It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why. rozpocznij naukę
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What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain? rozpocznij naukę
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George Washington is famous for many things. Name one. rozpocznij naukę
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What was the Great Depression? rozpocznij naukę
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Longest economic recession in modern history
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When did the Great Depression start? rozpocznij naukę
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Stock great crash of 1929
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Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War? rozpocznij naukę
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To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
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How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? rozpocznij naukę
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How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? rozpocznij naukę
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What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens? rozpocznij naukę
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The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? rozpocznij naukę
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Because of the 22nd Amendment
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