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The Great Civics PowerPointDavid Freeman
Amendments
General Knowledge
What are the colors of our flag?
The colors of our flag are red, , and blue.
How many stars are there in our flag?
What color are the stars on our flag?
What do the stars on the flag mean?
50 states in the union
The number has been changed with every addition, soon we might have 51 for Puerto Rico
How many stripes are there in the flag?
What color are the stripes?
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What do the stripes on the flag mean?
They represent
The 13 Original Colonies
What is the 4th of July?
Celebration for America’s Independence
Independence from whom?
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Who is the President of the United States today?
Barack Obama
Who is the Vice-President of the United States today?
Joe Biden
Who elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College (duh)
Who becomes the President of the United States if the President should
die?
Vice President, taking over is one of their two official jobs, the other being President of the Senate.
Full list of succession
For how long do we elect the President?
A document of the basic principles of American government, including basic rights and freedoms.
• Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1778, but very strongly based off of works by John Locke
What is the Constitution?
The Preamble - Introduction to the Constitution
(aka The Supreme Law)
What is an amendment?
A change in the constitution
• Currently there are 27 amendments
• Nothing is ever deleted, all changes are added on
Full list of amendments
What are the three branches of our government?
Legislative Branch
Makes laws, treaties, determines
budget, etc.
Consists of Congress – the House of Reps and the Senate
House of Representatives Senate
Representatives from each state, based on population
-The power to impeach-Focuses on budget
435 reps, but number can change2 year terms, no max
Each state gets 2 senators, no matter population
-The power to appoint-Focuses on foreign affairs
100 senators always6 year terms, no max
Can you name the two senators from your state?
John Boozman Mark Pryor
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Executive Branch
Enforces the law
Contains the President, his/her executive office, vice-president, the cabinet, and all of the Departments
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Judicial Branch
Evaluates the law
Contains the courts, ruled by the Supreme Court
What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
• Declaring laws unconstitutional
• Ruling on federal cases
• Interpreting the meaning of the law
• Ruling how laws should be applied
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death."?
Patrick Henry
Which countries were our enemies during World War II?
Germany Japan Italy
What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union?
Hawaii Alaska
What is the head executive of a state government called?
What is the head executive of a city government called?
What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists?
Giving thanks for the harvest4th Thursday of November in US2nd Monday of October in Canada
What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
All Men are Created Equal
What is the national anthem of the United States?
The Star Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key
Written after seeing our flag still standing as opposed to Great Britain’s (showing that we kept control) after the bombardment of Ft. McHenry during the war of 1812
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
Remember, voting is our MOST important right
Who was President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What special group advises the President?
The Cabinet
What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
Where is the White House located?
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C.
In what month is the new President inaugurated?
Lame Duck Period: Time between when new President gets elected in Nov. and
old President moves out in Jan. 20th Amendment
13 Original Colonies
• Virginia
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• Maryland
• Connecticut
• Rhode Island
• Delaware
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• New Jersey
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Georgia (everyone forgets this one)
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List of Succession
1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House
3. President pro tempore of the Senate
4. Secretary of State
5. Secretary of Treasury
6. Secretary of Defense
7. Attorney General
8. Secretary of the Interior
9. Secretary of Agriculture
10. Secretary of Commerce
11. Secretary of Labor
12. Secretary of Health and Human Services
13. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
14. Secretary of Transportation15. Secretary of Energy
16. Secretary of Education
17. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
18. Secretary of Homeland Security
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The Departments• Department of Agriculture – farming, agriculture, and food• Department of Commerce – improving living standards• Department of Defense – security of country and deterring war• Department of Education – promoting student achievement• Department of Energy – advancing energy security• Department of Health and Human Services – protecting health and providing
essential human services• Department of Homeland Security – preventing and disrupting terrorist attacks• Department of Housing and Urban Development – policies and programs
addressing housing needs• Department of the Interior – wildlife and natural recourse preservation• Department of Justice – defending the US’s interests according to the law• Department of Labor – ensuring a strong workforce• Department of State – foreign policy• Department of Transportation – ensuring fast, safe, and efficient transportation• Department of Treasury – promoting economic prosperity and soundness• Department of Veterans Affairs – Benefits for veterans and their families
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The AmendmentsBill of Rights
1. Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech
2. The freedom to bear arms
3. No military in your home except in war time.
4. No unreasonable searches
5. The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself
6. The right to a speedy and public trial
7. The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over.
8. The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment
9. Individual Rights. Rights that are not in the constitution are still rights given to citizens.
10. State Rights. Any right not given in the constitution is given to the states to legislate.
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The Amendments11-20
11. You cannot sue another state except with permission by that state’s judicial system.
12. The electoral college must have two separate elections for president and vice president
13. Emancipation. All slaves are free.
14. Foreign born citizens can vote
15. All men get the right to vote – including ex-slaves
16. The Federal Income Tax is established
17. The people elect their own US senators
18. Alcohol is prohibited
19. Women get the right to vote
20. January 20th is the day that a new president takes office
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The Amendments20-27
21. It is no longer illegal to drink Alcohol. The 18th amendment is struck down.
22. A president can only have 2 terms in office.
23. Washington DC can vote for the president
24. You may not charge people money so that they can register to vote.
25. Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.
26. You can vote at the age of 18.
27. Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term.
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