Unit 0.5 Foundations and Westward Expansion

Which of the following actions demonstrate "Tocqueville's American value" of Individualism?

• Deciding to shop at Walmart instead of Target

• An American becoming a banker because their father was

• An American seeking unemployment insurance

• An American choosing their own career path

Which of the following actions is an example of Alexis de Tocqueville American value of Liberty?

• A group of Americans gather for a peaceful demonstration and protest outside of a government building

• The United States Government currently has 1.2 million people in prison

• The United States Government is currently involved in 3 active wars

• A group of Americans are not allowed to enter a private beach

Reorder the following

• 1st amendment

• Protection from government officials searching or taking your belongings without a warrant

• 10th amendment

• Freedom of press, assembly, religion, and speech

• 4th amendment

• You have the right to remain silent if questioned by the police

• 8th amendment

• US State governments have all powers not given to the federal government by in the constitution

• 5th amendment

• Government punishments must be appropriate to the crime committed

What are the first 10 constitutional amendments known as?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Bill of Sale

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Match the following:

• State Government

• The Federal Government controls -

• The whole country

• The Governor is part of the -

• only their State

• State Governments Control -

• The Federal Government

• The President is part of -

1. How can a citizen best prepare to vote all election types?

• You do not need to prepare, just utilize the straight-ticket voting option.

• Look at all the signs around the voting facility and just remember the names when you vote.

• Follow popular social media influencers and see who they are voting for.

• Become informed about issues affecting the country and communities.

Which civic action demonstrates the most important responsibility of citizens in a democracy?

• Voting on election day

• Volunteering at a community food bank

• Signing a petition on a college campus

• Registering with the Selective Service

What is the Term used to describe the equal balance of power between the 3 branches of the Federal Government (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)

• Laissez Faire

• Checks and Balances

• The Scales of Justice

• Equality

Which example best defines a historical era?

• A collection of art by a world-renowned artist

• A period of time characterized by certain political, social or economic events

• A genre of music specific to a region of a country

• A piece of landmark legislation passed during a congressional session

Match the following terms with examples

• farms

• Rural

• A reason to move to a new location

• Urban

• A reason to leave where you live

• Push factor

• Cities

• Pull factor