Foundations of US History-Government

Match the following traits.

• Citizens' right to choose; self-reliance

• Liberty

• citizens make social & political change

• Individualism

• Equality in society and under the law

• Laissez-faire

• Freedom from oppression

• Egalitarianism

• Limited government role in the economy

• Populism

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

• Negotiate treaties

• Enforce laws

• Appellate courts

• Civil courts

• Supreme Court

• Pass laws

• Ratify treaties

• Congress

• President

Match the following

• Equal protection under the law

• 1st Amendment

• Protects rights not listed

• 9th Amendment

• Prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment

• 6th Amendment

• Right to a fair trial

• 14th Amendment

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

• 8th Amendment

Match the amendment with its rights.

• Right to bear arms

• 5th Amendment

• Right against self-incrimination

• 1st Amendment

• Protection against unreasonable searches

• 15th Amendment

• Right to vote regardless of race

• 4th Amendment

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press

• 2nd 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.