Foundations of US History-Government

Match the following traits.

• Citizens' right to choose; self-reliance

• Liberty

• Freedom from oppression

• Individualism

• Equality in society and under the law

• Egalitarianism

• Limited government role in the economy

• Populism

• citizens make social & political change

• Laissez-faire

The United States is a representative democracy because

• the government makes all decisions without input
• only elected officials can vote in elections
• citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
• citizens vote on every issue directly

In the United States, people can push for change. One way is through ​ (a)   , where citizens join marches, sit-ins, or rallies to show what they believe. Another way is through ​ (b)   , which means directly contacting government leaders—by writing letters, making phone calls, or meeting with them—to convince them to support new ideas or laws.

• nonviolent protests
• lobbying
• violent demonstrations
• impeachment
• double jeopardy

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare,and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.​

According to the Preamble, which goal was one reason the framers wrote the U.S. Constitution?

• promote social conflict

• take away liberties

• ensure global military dominance

• establish Justice

Match the terms and phrases with the government branch.

Groups:

(a) Executive Branch

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(b) Legislative Branch

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(c) Judicial Branch

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• President

• Pass laws

• Appellate courts

• Negotiate treaties

• Ratify treaties

• Civil courts

• Enforce laws

Match the following

• Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• 6th Amendment

• Protects rights not listed

• 9th Amendment

• Right to a fair trial

• 14th Amendment

• Equal protection under the law

• 1st Amendment

• Prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment

• 8th Amendment

Match the amendment with its rights.

• Right to vote regardless of race

• 5th Amendment

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press

• 1st Amendment

• Right to bear arms

• 4th Amendment

• Protection against unreasonable searches

• 2nd Amendment

• Right against self-incrimination

• 15th Amendment

Which statement best defines federalism?

• Federalism is a political ideology that promotes absolute monarchy.
• Federalism is a method of economic management that focuses on free markets.
• Federalism is a system where all power is held by a single central government.
• Federalism is a system of government that divides power between a federal and state government.

Why is federalism important in the United States?

• Federalism restricts individual rights and freedoms.
• Federalism allows for a balance of power, local governance, and protection of individual rights.
• Federalism eliminates state laws and regulations.
• Federalism centralizes power in the federal government.

Which statement best defines checks and balances?

• A method to increase the power of the executive branch.
• A system that allows one branch to control the others completely.
• A process for appointing judges without any oversight.
• A system that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.