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- 0:00What is the rule of law? What is the rule of law?
- 0:11Everyone must follow the law. Everyone must follow the law.
- 0:23Some states have more representatives than other
- 0:26states. Why some states have more
- 0:32representatives than other states?
- 0:35Why? Because they have more people.
- 0:43Because they have more people. Name one thing the US
- 0:52Constitution does. Name one thing the US
- 0:59Constitution does. Forms the government.
- 1:08Forms the government. Why does each state have two
- 1:16senators? Why does each state have two
- 1:23senators? Equal representation for small
- 1:29states. Equal representation for small
- 1:35states. Abraham Lincoln is famous for
- 1:41many things, name 1. Abraham Lincoln is famous for
- 1:48many things. Name 1.
- 1:54Freed the slaves. Freed the slaves.
- 2:03Who appoints federal judges? Who appoints federal judges?
- 2:13The President. The President.
- 2:21Name three national US holidays. Name three national US holidays.
- 2:35New Year's Day, Memorial Day. Labor Day.
- 2:42New Year's Day, Memorial Day. Labor Day.
- 2:50What is the name of the national anthem?
- 2:56What is the name of the national anthem?
- 3:02The Star Spangled Banner The Star Spangled Banner.
- 3:12How can people become United States citizens?
- 3:19How can people become United States citizens?
- 3:26Naturalize. Naturalize.
- 3:36Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
- 3:43Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
- 3:52To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.
- 3:58To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.
- 4:06Name 1 War fought by the United States in the 1800s.
- 4:13Name 1 War fought by the United States in the 1800s.
- 4:21Civil War Civil war. What founding document was
- 4:32written in 1787? What founding document was
- 4:39written in 1787? US Constitution.
- 4:49US Constitution. The colonists came to America
- 4:57for many reasons. Name 1.
- 5:04The colonists came to America for many reasons.
- 5:08Name 1. Freedom.
- 5:16Freedom. Why is the Declaration of
- 5:22Independence important? Why is the Declaration of
- 5:29Independence important? It says all people are created
- 5:36equal. It says all people are created
- 5:41equal. When did all men get the right
- 5:49to vote? When did all men get the right
- 5:54to vote? After the Civil War.
- 6:02After the Civil War. What war did the Americans fight
- 6:10to win independence from Britain?
- 6:16What war did the Americans fight to win independence from
- 6:19Britain? American Revolution.
- 6:28American Revolution. What is the supreme law of the
- 6:36land? What is the supreme law of the
- 6:42land? US Constitution.
- 6:50US Constitution. George Washington is famous for
- 6:57many things. Name 1.
- 7:02George Washington is famous for many things.
- 7:05Name 1. Father of our country.
- 7:14Father of our country. How many voting members are in
- 7:22the House of Representatives? How many voting members are in
- 7:29the House of Representatives? 435, 435.
- 7:45Name one power of the president. Name one power of the president.
- 7:57Vetoes bills. Vetoes bills.
- 8:06What is the highest court in the United States?
- 8:12What is the highest court in the United States?
- 8:19Supreme Court. Supreme Court.
- 8:27It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for
- 8:34the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
- 8:41It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for
- 8:47the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
- 8:55Required by law. Required by law.
- 9:05Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
- 9:12Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
- 9:20Citizens from their district. Citizens from their district.
- 9:32Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- 9:38Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- 9:45Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson, Why?
- 9:55Does the flag have 50 stars? Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- 10:07Because there are 50 states. Because there are 50 states.
- 10:18The American Revolution had many important events.
- 10:23Name 1. The American Revolution had many
- 10:30important events. Name 1.
- 10:37Declaration of Independence. Declaration of Independence.
- 10:48Who was the United States's main rival during the Cold War?
- 10:55Who was the United States's main rival during the Cold War?
- 11:03Russia. Russia.
- 11:11Where is the Statue of Liberty? Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- 11:22New York Harbor. New York Harbor.
- 11:31Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
- 11:37Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
- 11:45To stop the spread of communism. To stop the spread of communism.
- 11:56What are two examples of civic participation in the United
- 12:01States? What are two examples of civic
- 12:08participation in the United States?
- 12:14Vote run for office. Vote run for office.
- 12:25The nation's first motto was E Pluribus Unum.
- 12:29What does that mean? The nation's first motto was E
- 12:35Pluribus Unum. What does that mean?
- 12:42Out of many, one, Out of many, one.
- 12:51How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
- 13:00How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
- 13:09Two years. Two years.
- 13:17What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- 13:26What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- 13:34The United States. The United States.
- 13:44What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the
- 13:48United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are U.S.
- 13:52citizens? What amendment says all persons
- 14:00born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the
- 14:04jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
- 14:1114th Amendment. 14th Amendment. What was the Great Depression?
- 14:26What was the Great Depression? Longest economic recession in
- 14:34modern history. Longest economic recession in
- 14:41modern history. Why do US representatives serve
- 14:50shorter terms than US Senators? Why do US Representatives serve
- 14:59shorter terms than US Senators? To more closely follow public
- 15:08opinion. To more closely follow public
- 15:14opinion. How many Supreme Court justices
- 15:22are usually needed to decide a case?
- 15:28How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a
- 15:32case? 5 5.
- 15:43Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 15:51Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 15:58Print paper money. Print paper money.
- 16:08Name 1 leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
- 16:17Name 1 leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
- 16:25Susan B Anthony Susan B Anthony. The words life, liberty, and the
- 16:38pursuit of happiness are in what founding document.
- 16:46The words life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are in what
- 16:51founding document? Declaration of Independence.
- 17:01Declaration of Independence. What is the name of the Speaker
- 17:09of the House of Representatives now?
- 17:14What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives
- 17:17now? Mike Johnson.
- 17:26Mike Johnson. Why does the flag have 13
- 17:33stripes? Why does the flag have 13
- 17:38stripes? Because there were 13 original
- 17:45colonies. Because there were 13 original
- 17:51colonies. What is the capital of your
- 17:59state? What is the capital of your
- 18:05state? Answers will vary.
- 18:11Define the capital of your state.
- 18:13Please visit. What is veteran's day?
- 18:21What is Veteran's Day? A holiday to honor people in the
- 18:29US military. A holiday to honor people in the
- 18:36US military. Who was president during the
- 18:43Great Depression and World War 2?
- 18:49Who was president during the Great Depression and World War
- 18:532? Franklin Roosevelt.
- 19:01Franklin Roosevelt. How many senators does each
- 19:08state have? How many senators does each
- 19:14state have? 2 2.
- 19:25The Civil War had many important events, name 1.
- 19:32The Civil War had many important events.
- 19:35Name 1. Lincoln was assassinated.
- 19:45Lincoln was assassinated. What major event happened on
- 19:54September 11th, 2001 in the United States?
- 20:01What major event happened on September 11th, 2001 in the
- 20:07United States? Terrorist attacked the United
- 20:14States. Terrorist attacked the United
- 20:20States. Why is the Electoral College
- 20:28important? Why is the Electoral College
- 20:34important? It decides who is elected
- 20:41president. It decides who is elected
- 20:46president. Name the US war between the
- 20:54North and the South. Name the US war between the
- 21:01North and the South. The Civil War The Civil War.
- 21:15The President of the United States can only serve 2 terms.
- 21:19Why? The President of the United
- 21:25States can only serve 2 terms. Why?
- 21:32Because of the 22nd Amendment. Because of the 22nd Amendment.
- 21:44What war ended slavery? What war ended slavery?
- 21:55The Civil War The Civil War. Why were The Federalist Papers
- 22:06important? Why were The Federalist Papers
- 22:11important? They supported passing the US
- 22:18Constitution. They supported passing the US
- 22:24Constitution. What does the judicial branch
- 22:32do? What does the judicial branch
- 22:37do? Reviews laws.
- 22:45Reviews Laws. Name 2 important ideas from the
- 22:54Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
- 23:01Name 2 important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and
- 23:07the US Constitution. Equality, liberty.
- 23:17Equality. Liberty.
- 23:23Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
- 23:29Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
- 23:36American Indians. American Indians.
- 23:46Many documents influence the US Constitution, name 1.
- 23:54Many documents influence the US Constitution.
- 23:58Name 1. Federalist Papers.
- 24:07Federalist Papers. How many amendments does the US
- 24:14Constitution have? How many amendments does the US
- 24:21Constitution have? 27, 27.
- 24:33Name 3 branches of government. Name 3 branches of government.
- 24:45Congress President and the courts.
- 24:50Congress President and the Courts.
- 24:57What is the name of the President of the United States
- 25:01now? What is the name of the
- 25:06President of the United States now?
- 25:13Donald Trump. Donald Trump.
- 25:20Who is the governor of your state now?
- 25:25Who is the governor of your state now?
- 25:31Answers will vary Define the governor of your state.
- 25:35Please visit. What is the form of government
- 25:44of the United States? What is the form of government
- 25:51of the United States? Republic, Republic.
- 26:03Who vetoes bills? Who vetoes bills?
- 26:14The President. The President.
- 26:22Name one example of an American innovation.
- 26:28Name one example of an American innovation.
- 26:35Landing on the moon. Landing on the moon.
- 26:45Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
- 26:51Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
- 26:59Required by law. Required by law.
- 27:08What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
- 27:14What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
- 27:21Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states
- 27:25or to the people. Powers not given to the federal
- 27:33government belong to the states or to the people.
- 27:40What is Independence Day? What is Independence Day?
- 27:51The country's birthday. The country's birthday.
- 28:01The President of the United States is in charge of which
- 28:04branch of government? The President of the United
- 28:10States is in charge of which branch of government?
- 28:18Executive branch. Executive branch.
- 28:27What is the capital of the United States?
- 28:33What is the capital of the United States?
- 28:40Washington, DC. Washington, DC.
- 28:49The President of the United States is elected for how many
- 28:53years? The President of the United
- 28:59States is elected for how many years?
- 29:06Four years. Four years.
- 29:15Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things, name 1.
- 29:23Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things.
- 29:27Name 1. Writer of the Declaration of
- 29:34Independence. Writer of the Declaration of
- 29:40Independence. Who does AUS senator represent?
- 29:52Who does AUS Senator represent? Citizens of their state.
- 30:04Citizens of their state. When did all women get the right
- 30:13to vote? When did all women get the right
- 30:19to vote? After World War One.
- 30:27After World War One. What does the President's
- 30:34Cabinet do? What does the President's
- 30:39cabinet do? Advises the President.
- 30:48Advises the President. The Federalist Papers support
- 30:55the passage of the US Constitution, aim one of their
- 30:59writers. The Federalist Papers support
- 31:05the passage of the US Constitution, aim one of their
- 31:09writers. John Jay.
- 31:17John Jay. What is Memorial Day?
- 31:27What is Memorial Day? A holiday to honor soldiers who
- 31:34died in military service. A holiday to honor soldiers who
- 31:43died in military service. How long do Supreme Court
- 31:52justices serve? How long do Supreme Court
- 31:58justices serve? For life.
- 32:10Why did the United States enter World War 2?
- 32:17Why did the United States enter World War 2?
- 32:25To support the Allied powers. To support the Allied Powers.
- 32:37Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
- 32:44Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
- 32:51John Roberts. John Roberts.
- 33:00Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal
- 33:04office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
- 33:12Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal
- 33:16office and serve on a jury in the United States?
- 33:25Citizens. Citizens.
- 33:34What is the economic system of the United States?
- 33:41What is the economic system of the United States?
- 33:48Capitalism. Capitalism.
- 33:56Who is one of your state's US Senators now?
- 34:02Who is one of your state's US Senators now?
- 34:09Answers will vary. Define your state's US senators,
- 34:13please visit. Name one power that is only for
- 34:22the states. Name one power that is only for
- 34:28the states. Give a driver's license.
- 34:37Give a driver's license. Name 1 War fought by the United
- 34:47States in the 1900s. Name 1 War fought by the United
- 34:55States in the 1900s. World War One World War One.
- 35:10What founding document said the American colonies were free from
- 35:16Britain? What founding document said the
- 35:23American colonies were free from Britain?
- 35:30Declaration of Independence. Declaration of Independence.
- 35:41Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11th, 2001
- 35:48attacks. Name one U.S. military conflict
- 35:55after the September 11th, 2001 attacks.
- 36:03War in Iraq. War in Iraq.
- 36:13What are three rights of everyone living in the United
- 36:16States? What are three rights of
- 36:22everyone living in the United States?
- 36:29Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, Freedom of religion.
- 36:37Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion.
- 36:47The executive branch has many parts name 1.
- 36:54The executive branch has many parts, name 1.
- 37:01President. President.
- 37:09There are 4 amendments to the US Constitution about who can vote.
- 37:15Describe one of them. There are 4 amendments to the US
- 37:22Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
- 37:31Any citizen can vote. Any citizen can vote.
- 37:42Why did the United States entered the Korean War?
- 37:49Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
- 37:57To stop the spread of communism. To stop the spread of communism.
- 38:08What does the Bill of Rights protect?
- 38:14What does the Bill of Rights protect?
- 38:20The basic rights of Americans. The basic rights of Americans.
- 38:32What part of the federal government rights laws?
- 38:39What part of the federal government rights laws?
- 38:46U.S. Congress.
- 38:50U.S. Congress.
- 38:55How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
- 39:00How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
- 39:069 9. Who is commander in chief of the
- 39:17US military? Who is commander in chief of the
- 39:23US military? The President.
- 39:30The President. Martin Luther King Junior is
- 39:37famous for many things, name 1. Martin Luther King Junior is
- 39:47famous for many things. Name 1.
- 39:55Fought for civil rights. Fought for civil rights.
- 40:06During the Cold War, what was 1 main concern of the United
- 40:11States? During the Cold War, what was 1
- 40:18main concern of the United States?
- 40:24Communism. Communism.
- 40:33If the presidents can no longer serve, who becomes president?
- 40:40If the presidents can no longer serve, who becomes president?
- 40:49The Vice President of the United States.
- 40:54The Vice President of the United States.
- 41:00What did the civil rights movement do?
- 41:06What did the civil rights movement do?
- 41:13Fought to end racial discrimination.
- 41:19Fought to end racial discrimination.
- 41:26Name one power of the US Congress.
- 41:32Name one power of the US Congress.
- 41:39Rights laws, Rights laws who? Elects US senators Who elects US
- 41:54senators? Citizens from their state.
- 42:02Citizens from their state. What are two cabinet level
- 42:10positions? What are two cabinet level
- 42:16positions? Secretary of Labor.
- 42:22Secretary of State. Secretary of Labor.
- 42:28Secretary of State. What is one part of the judicial
- 42:36branch? What is one part of the judicial
- 42:43branch? Supreme Court.
- 42:51Supreme Court. Why did the United States enter
- 42:58World War One? Why did the United States enter
- 43:04World War One? To support the Allied powers.
- 43:14To support the Allied Powers. Who signs bills to become laws?
- 43:28Who signs bills to become laws? The President.
- 43:39The President. Name 1 American Indian tribe in
- 43:46the United States. Name 1 American Indian tribe in
- 43:54the United States. Cherokee.
- 44:02Cherokee. What is one way Americans can
- 44:09serve their country? What is one way Americans can
- 44:16serve their country? Vote, vote.
- 44:29The US Constitution starts with the words We, the people.
- 44:34What does we the people mean? the US Constitution starts with
- 44:41the words We the people. What does We the People mean?
- 44:50Self government. Self government.
- 44:58Name your US representative. Name your US representative.
- 45:09Answers will vary. Define your US representative,
- 45:12please visit. When did the Great Depression
- 45:23start? When did the Great Depression
- 45:28start? The Great Crash 1929.
- 45:38The Great Crash, 1929. How many US senators are there?
- 45:50How many US senators are there? 100, 100.
- 46:05What territory did the United States buy from France in
- 46:08eighteen O 3? What territory did the United
- 46:15States buy from France in eighteen O 3.
- 46:22Louisiana, Louisiana. When was the Declaration of
- 46:33Independence adopted? When was the Declaration of
- 46:39Independence adopted? July 4th, 1776.
- 46:50July 4th, 1776. Name 2 promises that new
- 46:59citizens make in the oath of allegiance.
- 47:05Name 2 promises that new citizens make in the Oath of
- 47:09allegiance. Obey the laws of the United
- 47:16States. Be loyal to the United States.
- 47:24Obey the laws of the United States.
- 47:26Be loyal to the United States. What group?
- 47:35Was taken and sold as slaves. What group was taken and sold as
- 47:43slaves? Africans.
- 47:51Africans. How long is a term for AUS
- 47:58senator? How long is a term for AUS
- 48:04senator? Six years.
- 48:13Six years. Supreme Court justices serve for
- 48:20life. Why?
- 48:24Supreme Court justices serve for life?
- 48:28Why? To be independent of politics.
- 48:37To be independent of politics. Benjamin Franklin is famous for
- 48:47many things, name 1. Benjamin Franklin is famous for
- 48:55many things. Name 1.
- 49:02U.S. diplomat. U.S.
- 49:06Diplomat. Alexander Hamilton is famous for
- 49:13many thing name 1. Alexander Hamilton is famous for
- 49:20many thing name 1. One of the writers of The
- 49:27Federalist Papers. One of the writers of The
- 49:33Federalist Papers. Dwight Eisenhower is famous for
- 49:42many things, name 1. Dwight Eisenhower is famous for
- 49:50many things. Name 1.
- 49:56General during World War 2. General during World War 2.
- 50:07What are the two parts of the US Congress?
- 50:13What are the two parts of the US Congress?
- 50:20Senate and House of Representatives.
- 50:25Senate and House of Representatives.
- 50:32There are three branches of government.
- 50:34Why? There are three branches of
- 50:39government? Why?
- 50:45Checks and balances. Checks and balances.
- 50:54What is the name of the Vice President of the United States
- 50:58now? What is the name of the Vice
- 51:04President of the United States now?
- 51:10JD Vance. JD Vance.
- 51:19What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- 51:25What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
- 51:32Freed the slaves. Freed the slaves.
- 51:42There were 13 original states, name 5.
- 51:49There were 13 original states. Name 5.
- 51:57New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South
- 52:02Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, North
- 52:11Carolina, South Carolina. Who does a member of the House
- 52:21of Representatives represent? Who does a member of the House
- 52:28of Representatives represent? Citizens in their district.
- 52:39Citizens in their district. Name one reason why the
- 52:47Americans declared independence from Britain.
- 52:54Name one reason why the Americans declared independence
- 52:58from Britain. High taxes.
- 53:07High taxes. James Madison is famous for many
- 53:15things. Name 1.
- 53:20James Madison is famous for many things.
- 53:24Name 1. Father of the Constitution.
- 53:34Father of the Constitution. How are changes made to the US
- 53:42Constitution? How are changes made to the US
- 53:49Constitution? Amendments.
- 53:57Amendments.