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Civics Final I

review for eighth grade history civics final (2023) - PART 1

TermDefinition
Independence Day - a holiday to celebrate U.S. independence from britain - the country's bday - july 4th
National Anthem the star-spangled banner
Meaning of First Motto (E Pluribus Unum) we all become one
13 Stripes represent the 13 original colonies
50 Stars one star for each state
Washington D.C. U.S. Capital
Statue of Liberty Location New York (Harbor) - Liberty Island
Founding Document Written in 1787 U.S. Constitution
Importance of Paying Federal Taxes - required by law (16th Amendment) - funds federal government
Importance of Registering for Selective Service (men 18-25) - required by law - civic duty - makes draft fair
Declaration of Independence Adoption Date july 4, 1776 - the birth of america
Republic/Representative Democracy U.S. form of government
Supreme Law of the Land U.S. Constitution
Jobs of the U.S. Constitution - forms government - defines government powers - defined parts of government - protects people's rights
Meaning of "We the People" self government, popular sovereignty, consent of the governed, people should govern themselves
Amendments the way changes are made to the constitution
The Bill of Rights Protects... - basic rights of americans - basic rights of people living in the u.s.
Number of Amendments 27 - the first ten are the bill of rights
Importance of the Declaration of Independence - america is free from british control - all people are created equal - identifies inherent rights - identifies individual freedoms
Declaration of Independence founding document that says the colonies are free from britain
Capitalism U.S. economic system
Important Ideas from Founding Documents equality, liberty, social contract, natural rights, limited government, self government
Document Featuring "Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness" Declaration of Independence
Reason for 3 Branches of Government checks and balances, separation of powers
3 Branches of Government legislative, executive, judicial congress, president, courts
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