Social Studies: History/Government Flashcards
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What does the First Amendment protect?
Answer: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
The First Amendment protects five fundamental freedoms.
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Answer: Declare separation from Britain and explain the reasons
It formally announced the colonies' separation from Britain and justified it.
How does the amendment process work?
Answer: Two-thirds of Congress proposes; three-fourths of states ratify
Requires two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of states.
What was the significance of Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
Answer: Ruled racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional
It overturned 'separate but equal' and declared school segregation unconstitutional.
What type of government does the United States have?
Answer: Federal constitutional republic
The U.S. is a federal constitutional republic with elected representatives.
Who were the Ho-Chunk people in Wisconsin's history?
Answer: An Indigenous nation with deep ties to the Wisconsin region
The Ho-Chunk are an Indigenous nation with ancient roots in Wisconsin.
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