What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
-Sets up the government
-Defines the government
-Protects
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are they?
"We the people..."
What is an amendment?
A change or an addition to the Constitution
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What is one right or Freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared independence from Great Britain
What are the rights granted by the Declaration of Independence?
-Life
-Liberty
-Pursuit of Happiness
What is freedom of religion?
Right to practice or not practice any religion
What is the economic system used in the US?
Market Economic System
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must obey the law
Which is NOT a branch of government?
Presidential Branch
What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
President
Who makes federal laws?
Legislative branch/Congress
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
How many US Senators are there?
100
For how many years is a United States Senator elected?
6
Name one of your state Senators in 2019
-Marco Rubio
-Rick Scott
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
For how many years is a US Representative elected?
2
Name one of your U.S. representatives
-Ramon Alexander
-Loranne Ausley
Who does a Senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Number based on population
For how many years is a US President elected?
4
In what month do Americans vote for President?
November
What is the name of the current US president?
Donald Trump
What is the name of the current US Vice President?
Mike Pence
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President [Show Less]