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what is the supreme law of the land? the constitution
what does the constitution do? sets up the government
the idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. what are these words? we the people
what is an amendment? a change to the constitution
what do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution? the bill of rights
what is one right or freedom from the first amendment? speech
how many amendments does the constitution have? 27
what did the declaration of independence do? announced our independence
what are two rights in the declaration of independence? life and liberty
what is freedom of religion? you can practice any religion or not practice a religion
what is the economic system in the united states? market economy
what is the rule of law? everyone must follow the law
name one branch or part of the government? president
what stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? checks and balances
who is in charge of the executive branch? the president
who makes federal laws? congress
what are the two parts of the U.S congress? the senate and house
how many U.S senators are there? 100
we elect a U.S senator for how many years? 6
the house of representative has how many voting members? 435
we elect a U.S representative for how many years? 2
who does the U.S senator represent? all people of the state
why do some states have more representatives than other states? because of the states population
we elect a president for how many years? 4
in what month do we vote for president? november
what is the name of the president of the united states now? obama
what is the name of the vice president of the united states now? joe biden
if the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? the vice president
if both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president? the speaker of the house
who is the commander in chief of the military? the president
who signs bills to become laws? the president
who vetoes bills? the president
what does the presidents cabinet do? advises the president
what are two cabinet-level positions? attorney general and vice president
what does the judicial branch do? reviews laws
what is the highest court in the united states? the supreme law
how many justices are on the supreme court? 9
who is the chief justice of the united states now? john roberts
under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. what is one power of the federal government? to print money
under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. what is one power of the states? provide protection
what is the capital of your state? boston
what are the two major political parties in the united states? democratic and republican
what is the political party of the president now? democratic
what is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now? john boehner
there are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. describe one of them any citizen can vote
what is one responsibility that is only for the united states citizens? serve on a jury
name one right only for the united states citizens run for federal office
what are two rights of everyone living in the united states? freedom of speech and freedom of expression
what do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance? the united states
what is one promise you make when you become a united states citizen? be loyal to the united states
how old do citizens have to be to vote for president? 18 and older
what are two ways that American can participate in their democracy? vote and help with a campaign
when is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? April 15
when must all men register for the selective service? between 18 and 26
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