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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
What founding document was written in 1787? U.S. Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land? Constitution
What does the Constitution do? Defines the powers of government Defines the parts of the government Protects the rights of the people
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? We the people...
How are changes made to the Constitution? amendments
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? Bill of Rights
Who wrote the Bill of Rights? James Madison
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? freedom of religion freedom of speech freedom of press freedom of assembly
How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27
What is the freedom of religion? You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Name the three branches of government? Legislative, Executive, Judicial
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? Senate and House of Representatives
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? all people of their state
How many Senators does each state have and how many U.S. Senators are there in total? 2 senators per state 100 total senators
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? 6 years
Why does each state have the same amount of senators? equal representation (for small states :)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 435
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? because of the state's population (for large states :)
We elect a U.S. Representatives for how many years? 2 years
We elect a President for how many years? 4 years
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? because of the 22nd Amendment to keep the president from becoming too powerful
In what month do we vote for the President? November
What is the name of the President of the United States now? Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? vice president
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? president
Who signs bills to become laws? president
Who vetoes bills? president
What does the President’s Cabinet do? advises the president
What are two Cabinet-level positions? Secretary of Education Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Veteran Affairs Secretary of Commerce Secretary of the Treasury
What does the judicial branch do? reviews laws explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States? Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 9
How long do Supreme Court justices serve? Why? serve for life or who long they choose to limit outside political influence
Who appoints federal judges? president
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? print money mint coins declare war create an army make treaties
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states? What is one power of the states? provide schooling and education provide protection (police) provide safety (fire departments) give a driver's license
Who is the Governor of your state now? Henry McMaster
What is the capital of your state? Columbia
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