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- 0:01What is the form of government of the United States Republic?
- 0:11What is the supreme law of the land?
- 0:17US Constitution Name one thing the US Constitution does forms
- 0:29the government. the US Constitution starts with the
- 0:35words We the people. What does we the people mean?
- 0:45Self Government How are changes made to the US Constitution?
- 0:56Amendments. What does the Bill of Rights
- 1:01protect? The basic rights of Americans?
- 1:10How many amendments does the US Constitution have?
- 1:1827 Why is the Declaration of Independence important it says
- 1:30America is free from British control what founding documents
- 1:37said the American colonies were free from Britain?
- 1:44Declaration of Independence Name 2 important ideas from the
- 1:49Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
- 1:57Equality Liberty The words life, liberty, and the pursuit of
- 2:04happiness are in what Founding document Declaration of
- 2:12Independence What is the economic system of the United
- 2:17States? Capitalism What is the rule of
- 2:27law? Everyone must follow the law.
- 2:36Many documents influence the US Constitution Name 1.
- 2:44Federalist Papers. There are three branches of
- 2:49government. Why checks and balances name the
- 2:59three branches of government, Congress, president and the
- 3:07courts. The President of the United
- 3:11States is in charge of which branch of government?
- 3:18Executive branch? What part of the federal
- 3:23government? Rights Laws U.S.
- 3:29Congress What are the two parts of the US Congress, Senate and
- 3:40House of Representatives? Name one power of the US
- 3:46Congress rights laws. How many US Senators are there?
- 3:59100 How long is a term for AUS senator?
- 4:09Six years. Who is one of your state's US
- 4:14senators now? Answers will vary.
- 4:20Please visit How many voting members are in the House of
- 4:27Representatives? 435 How long is a term for a
- 4:39member of the House of Representatives?
- 4:45Two years? Why do US representatives serve
- 4:50shorter terms than US senators To more closely follow public
- 4:58opinion? How many senators does each
- 5:02state have? 2 Why does each state have two
- 5:11senators? Equal representation for small
- 5:18states Name your US Representative.
- 5:26Answers will vary. Please visit What is the name of
- 5:35the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
- 5:41Mike Johnson, Who does AUS Senator represent citizens of
- 5:53their state? Who elects US Senators citizens
- 6:02from their state? Who does a member of the House
- 6:07of Representatives represent? Citizens in their district.
- 6:17Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
- 6:24Citizens from their Congressional District.
- 6:30Some state of more representatives than other
- 6:32states. Why?
- 6:38Because they have more people, the President of the United
- 6:45States is elected for how many years?
- 6:52Four years. The President of the United
- 6:57States can serve only two terms. Why?
- 7:04Because of the 22nd Amendment. What is the name of the
- 7:10President of the United States now?
- 7:16Donald Trump. What is the name of the vice
- 7:21President of the United States now?
- 7:27JD Vance If the president can no longer serve, who becomes
- 7:34president? The Vice President of the United
- 7:41States Name one power of the president vetoes bills.
- 7:53Who is commander in chief of the US military?
- 8:00The president. Who signs bills to become laws?
- 8:08The President Who vetoes bills? The President Who appoints
- 8:20federal judges? The president.
- 8:28The executive branch has many parts.
- 8:30Name 1 President. What does the president's
- 8:39cabinet do? Advises the president.
- 8:47What are two cabinet level positions?
- 8:54Secretary of Labor, Secretary of State.
- 8:59Why is the Electoral College important?
- 9:05It decides who is elected president.
- 9:10What is one part of the judicial branch?
- 9:17Supreme Court. What does the judicial branch
- 9:22do? Reviews laws.
- 9:30What is the highest court in the United States Supreme Court?
- 9:40How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
- 9:469 How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to
- 9:52decide a case? 5 How long do Supreme Court
- 10:02justices serve for life? Supreme Court justices serve for
- 10:12life. Why?
- 10:18To be independent of politics. Who is the Chief Justice of the
- 10:24Uniteds now? John Roberts.
- 10:31Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 10:38Print paper money. Name one power that is only for
- 10:44the states. Give a driver's license.
- 10:53What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
- 11:00It states that the powers not given to the federal government
- 11:03belong to the state, to the people.
- 11:07Who is the governor of your state now?
- 11:13Answers will vary, please visit. What is the capital of your
- 11:23state? Answers will vary, please visit.
- 11:35There are 4 amendments to the US Constitution about who can vote.
- 11:39Describe one of them. Citizens 18 and older can vote
- 11:51who can vote in federal elections, run for federal
- 11:54office, and serve on a jury in the United States.
- 12:02Citizens, What are three rights of everyone living in the United
- 12:08States? Freedom of speech, freedom of
- 12:15assembly, freedom of religion. What do we show loyalty to when
- 12:22we say the Pledge of Allegiance? The United States Name 2
- 12:31promises that new citizens make in the oath of allegiance.
- 12:39Give up loyalty to other countries.
- 12:42Be loyal to the United States. How can people become United
- 12:49States citizens? Naturalize.
- 12:58What are two examples of civic participation in the United
- 13:01States? Vote.
- 13:07Run for office. What is one way Americans can
- 13:13serve their country? Vote.
- 13:21Why is it important to pay federal access required by law?
- 13:32It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for
- 13:36the Selective Service. Name one reason why required by
- 13:44law. The colonists came to America
- 13:50for many reasons. Name 1 Freedom Who lived in
- 14:01America before the Europeans arrived?
- 14:07American Indians. What group of people was taken
- 14:13and sold as slaves? Africans.
- 14:22What war did the Americans fight to win?
- 14:24independence from Britain. American Revolution.
- 14:35Name one reason why the Americans declared independence
- 14:38from Britain? High taxes.
- 14:47Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- 14:53Thomas Jefferson. When was the Declaration of
- 14:58Independence adopted? July 4th, 1776.
- 15:09The American Revolution had many important events.
- 15:12Name 1 Declaration of Independence.
- 15:22There were 13 original states. Name 5.
- 15:29New Hampshire New York New Jersey North Carolina South
- 15:34Carolina. What founding document was
- 15:39written in 1787? US Constitution The Federalist
- 15:50Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution.
- 15:53Name one of the writers, John Jay.
- 16:02Why were The Federalist Papers important?
- 16:09They supported passing the US Constitution.
- 16:14Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things.
- 16:17Name 1. U.S. diplomat George Washington
- 16:26is famous for many things. Name 1.
- 16:33Father of our country Thomas Jefferson is famous for many
- 16:40things. Name 1 Writer of the Declaration
- 16:47of Independence. James Madison is famous for many
- 16:53things. Name 1 Father of the
- 17:00Constitution. Alexander Hamilton is famous for
- 17:06many things. Name 1.
- 17:12First Secretary of the Treasury What territory did the United
- 17:19States buy from France in eighteen O 3 Louisiana Name 1
- 17:30War fought by the United States in the 1800s Civil War Name the
- 17:41US War between the North and the South The Civil War The Civil
- 17:51War had many important events. Name 1.
- 17:58Emancipation Proclamation Abraham Lincoln is famous for
- 18:04many things. Name 1 Freed the slaves What did
- 18:14the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- 18:20Freed the slaves What US war ended slavery?
- 18:29The Civil War What amendment says all persons born or
- 18:36naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction
- 18:40thereof are U.S. citizens. 14th Amendment When did all men get
- 18:53the right to vote after the Civil War?
- 19:02Name 1 leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s
- 19:10Susan B Anthony Name 1 war fought by the United States in
- 19:17the 1900s World War One. Why did the United States enter
- 19:28World War One? To support the Allied powers.
- 19:37When did all women get the right to vote after World War One?
- 19:47What was the Great Depression? Longest economic recession in
- 19:55modern history. When did the Great Depression
- 20:00start? The Great Crash 1929?
- 20:09Who was president during the Great Depression and World War
- 20:122? Franklin Roosevelt.
- 20:21Why did the United States enter World War 2 bombing of Pearl
- 20:29Harbor? Dwight Eisenhower is famous for
- 20:34many things. Name 1 general during World War
- 20:422. Who was the United States main
- 20:47rival during the Cold War? Russia during the Cold War.
- 20:57What was 1 main concern of the United States communism?
- 21:07Why did the United States enter the Korean War to stop the
- 21:15spread of communism. Why did the United States enter
- 21:21the Vietnam War? To stop the spread of communism.
- 21:31What did the civil rights movement do?
- 21:37Fought to end racial discrimination.
- 21:42Martin Luther King Junior is famous for many things.
- 21:45Name 1 Fought for civil rights. Why did the United States enter
- 21:55the Persian Gulf War to force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.
- 22:06What major event happened on September 11th, 2001 in the
- 22:11United States? Terrorists attacked the United
- 22:18States. Name one U.S. military conflict
- 22:24after the September 11th, 2001 attacks War in Iraq.
- 22:35Name 1 American Indian tribe in the United States, Cherokee.
- 22:46Name one example of an American innovation landing on the moon.
- 22:56What is the capital of the United States?
- 23:02Washington, DC. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- 23:11New York Harbor. Why does the flag have 13
- 23:16stripes? Because there were 13 original
- 23:23colonies. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- 23:33Because there are 50 states. What is the name of the national
- 23:39anthem? The Star Spangled Banner The
- 23:48nation's first motto was E Pluribus Unum.
- 23:52What does that mean out of many? One What is Independence Day,
- 24:07The country's birthday? Name?
- 24:11Three national US holidays? New Year's Day?
- 24:18Memorial Day? Labor Day What is Memorial Day A
- 24:29holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.
- 24:36What is Veteran's Day? A holiday to honor people in the
- 24:43US military during the Cold War. What was 1 main concern of the
- 24:50United States? Communism.
- 24:58How many US senators are there? 100 George Washington is famous
- 25:09for many things. Name 1 Father of our country.
- 25:20What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the
- 25:24United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S.
- 25:28citizens? 14th Amendment.
- 25:39Many documents influence the US Constitution.
- 25:42Name 1 Federalist Papers. Name the three branches of
- 25:52government, Congress, president and the courts.
- 26:02Name three national US holidays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day,
- 26:11Labor Day. There were 13 original states.
- 26:17Name 5. New Hampshire, New York New
- 26:23Jersey North Carolina South Carolina.
- 26:30What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- 26:37Freed the slaves. Martin Luther King Junior is
- 26:42famous for many things. Name 1 Fought for civil rights.
- 26:52What are two cabinet level positions?
- 26:59Secretary of Labor, Secretary of State.
- 27:04Name 1 War fought by the United States in the 1800s Civil War.
- 27:15What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
- 27:22It states that the powers not given to the federal government
- 27:25belong to the state, to the people.
- 27:29Why did the United States enter World War 2 bombing of Pearl
- 27:37Harbor? Name one power of the US
- 27:42Congress rights laws. Why did the United States enter
- 27:52the Vietnam War? To stop the spread of communism.
- 28:01How many senators does each state have?
- 28:072 When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- 28:17July 4th, 1776. Who is commander in chief of the
- 28:24US military? The President.
- 28:32When did the Great Depression start?
- 28:38The Great Crash 1929 Some states have more representatives than
- 28:45other states. Why?
- 28:51Because they have more people who can vote in federal
- 28:58elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in
- 29:02the United States. Citizens.
- 29:12What is veteran's day? A holiday to honor people in the
- 29:18US military. What is Memorial Day?
- 29:28A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.
- 29:34What was the Great Depression? Longest economic recession in
- 29:42modern history. What is one way Americans can
- 29:48serve their country? Vote.
- 29:55Name one thing the US Constitution does forms the
- 30:03government. Name one U.S. military conflict
- 30:09after the September 11th, 2001 attacks war in Iraq.
- 30:20Why did the United States enter World War One?
- 30:27To support the allied powers? Why did the United States enter
- 30:34the Korean War? To stop the spread of communism.
- 30:43Who was president during the Great Depression and World War
- 30:472? Franklin Roosevelt.
- 30:55Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent
- 31:03citizens in their district? Thomas Jefferson is famous for
- 31:09many things. Name 1 writer of the Declaration
- 31:17of Independence. What is the capital of your
- 31:22state? Answers will vary.
- 31:28Please visit Supreme Court. Justices serve for life.
- 31:37Why to be independent of politics?
- 31:46Name the US war between the North and the South The Civil
- 31:53War. What US war ended slavery?
- 32:02The Civil War What is one part of the judicial branch Supreme
- 32:12Court? How many Supreme Court justices
- 32:17are usually needed to decide a case?
- 32:235 How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
- 32:339 Name 2 promises that new citizens make in the oath of
- 32:39allegiance. Give up loyalty to other
- 32:46countries. Be loyal to the United States.
- 32:52The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US
- 32:55Constitution. Name one of the writers.
- 33:02John Jay. What war did the Americans fight
- 33:07to win? independence from Britain?
- 33:13American Revolution. What is the supreme law of the
- 33:20land? US Constitution How many voting
- 33:29members are in the House of Representatives?
- 33:36435 Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things.
- 33:44Name 1. General during World War 2.
- 33:53The Civil War had many important events.
- 33:56Name 1 Emancipation Proclamation.
- 34:04Why does the flag have 50 stars? Because there are 50 states.
- 34:16Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 34:22Print Paper money. What are two examples of civic
- 34:28participation in the United States?
- 34:35Vote. Run for office.
- 34:39What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
- 34:47Africans. What is the name of the national
- 34:52anthem? The Star Spangled Banner.
- 35:01Who is the Chief Justice of the Uniteds now?
- 35:06John Roberts. How long is a term for AUS
- 35:11senator? Six years.
- 35:20What is the name of the President of the United States
- 35:22now? Donald Trump.
- 35:30When did all women get the right to vote after World War One?
- 35:40Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- 35:47Because there were 13 original colonies.
- 35:53Who elects US senators citizens from their state.
- 36:03What is the form of government of the United States Republic?
- 36:13What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
- 36:21Louisiana. Name 2 important ideas from the
- 36:26Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
- 36:34Equality. Liberty.
- 36:39Name one reason why the Americans declared independence
- 36:42from Britain? High taxes?
- 36:51Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
- 36:58American Indians. Why do US representatives serve
- 37:04shorter terms than US senators to more closely follow public
- 37:12opinion? The nation's first motto was E
- 37:16pluribus Unum. What does that mean?
- 37:23Out of many? One who vetoes bills?
- 37:32The president. What are three rights of
- 37:36everyone living in the United States?
- 37:42Freedom of speech? Freedom of assembly.
- 37:45Freedom of religion How long do Supreme Court justices serve for
- 37:55life? Name 1.
- 37:59Leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s, Susan B
- 38:07Anthony. The American Revolution had many
- 38:12important events. Name 1 Declaration of
- 38:19Independence. How many amendments does the US
- 38:25Constitution have? 27 What is the name of the
- 38:35Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
- 38:42Mike Johnson How can people become United States citizens?
- 38:53Naturalize The President of the United States is in charge of
- 38:59which branch of government? Executive branch.
- 39:09Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things.
- 39:12Name 1 First Secretary of the Treasury.
- 39:22Name your US representative. Answers will vary.
- 39:29Please visit Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- 39:42Thomas Jefferson, the President of the United States, can serve
- 39:48only two terms. Why?
- 39:54Because of the 22nd Amendment. Why is it important to pay
- 40:01federal access required by law? The executive branch has many
- 40:12parts. Name 1 president.
- 40:20What did the civil rights movement do?
- 40:26Fought to end racial discrimination.
- 40:30Name one power that is only for the states.
- 40:37Give a driver's license. How long is a term for a member
- 40:43of the House of Representatives? Two years.
- 40:52What does the President's Cabinet do?
- 40:58Advises the president. Why did the United States enter
- 41:04the Persian Gulf War to force the Iraqi military from Kuwait?
- 41:14How are changes made to the US Constitution amendments if the
- 41:25president can no longer serve? Who becomes president?
- 41:33The Vice President of the United States What is the name of the
- 41:39vice president of the United States now?
- 41:45JD Vance What is the rule of law?
- 41:55Everyone must follow the law. What is Independence Day?
- 42:05The country's birthday. Name one.
- 42:10Power of the president vetoes bills.
- 42:18It is important for all men aged 18 through 25 to register for
- 42:22the Selective Service. Name one reason why required by
- 42:31law. What do we show loyalty to when
- 42:36we say the Pledge of Allegiance? the United States.
- 42:46The colonists came to America for many reasons.
- 42:49Name 1. Freedom.
- 42:57Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things.
- 43:00Name 1 U.S. diplomat who signs bills to become laws The
- 43:14president. What is the highest court in the
- 43:19United States Supreme Court? The words life, liberty, and the
- 43:30pursuit of happiness are in what founding document Declaration of
- 43:38Independence. Why is the Electoral College
- 43:43important? It decides who is elected
- 43:50president. Who was the United States main
- 43:55rival during the Cold War? Russia.
- 44:03Where is the Statue of Liberty? New York Harbor the US
- 44:13Constitution starts with the words We the people.
- 44:17What does we the people mean? Self government.
- 44:30Name one example of an American innovation landing on the moon.
- 44:40When did all men get the right to vote after the civil war?
- 44:50Why does each state have two senators?
- 44:56Equal representation for small states.
- 45:02What founding documents said the American colonies were free from
- 45:05Britain? Declaration of Independence
- 45:14Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things.
- 45:17Name 1 Freed the slaves. Who is one of your state's US
- 45:27senators now? Answers will vary, Please visit
- 45:38Who is the governor of your state now?
- 45:44Answers will vary. Please visit Name 1 American
- 45:54Indian tribe in the United States Cherokee.
- 46:03Who does AUS senator represent citizens of their state?
- 46:14What founding document was written in 1787?
- 46:21US Constitution. There are 4 amendments to the US
- 46:27Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
- 46:36Citizens 18 and older can vote. What are the two parts of the US
- 46:44Congress, Senate and House of Representatives?
- 46:54Who appoints federal judges? The president name 1.
- 47:03War fought by the United States in the 1900s World War One.
- 47:14What is the capital of the United States?
- 47:20Washington, DC Why were The Federalist Papers important?
- 47:30They supported passing the US Constitution.
- 47:35There are three branches of government.
- 47:37Why checks and balances? The President of the United
- 47:47States is elected for how many years?
- 47:54Four years? What is the economic system of
- 48:00the United States? Capitalism.
- 48:09What major event happened on September 11th, 2001 in the
- 48:14United States? Terrorists attacked the United
- 48:21States. Why is the Declaration of
- 48:26Independence important? It says America is free from
- 48:34British control. What does the judicial branch
- 48:38do? Reviews laws.
- 48:46What does the Bill of Rights protect?
- 48:52The basic rights of Americans. Who elects members of the House
- 48:59of Representatives? Citizens from their
- 49:05Congressional District. James Madison is famous for many
- 49:11things. Name 1.
- 49:17Father of the Constitution. What part of the federal
- 49:23government writes laws? U.S.
- 49:29Congress.