Constitution
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
(U.S.) Constitution
What is Independence Day?
-A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
-The country's birthday
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
J.D. Vance
Why is the electoral college important?
-It decides who is elected president
-It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
-(For) life
-Lifetime appointment
-Until retirement
How are changes made to the Constitution?
Amendments
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
-New York (Harbor)
-Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
- (Because of) the state's population
-(Because) they have more people
- (Because) some states have more people
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
-American Indians
-Native Americans
What is the rule of law?
-Everyone must follow the law
-Leaders must obey the law
-Government must obey the law
-No one is above the law
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- (Because there is) one star for each state
-(Because) each star represents a state
-(Because there are) 50 states
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
-Alex Padilla
-Adam Schiff
What is one part of the judicial branch?
-Supreme Court
-Federal Courts
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States:
Answers vary
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
-Self-government
-Popular sovereignty
-Consent of the governed
-People should govern themselves
-(Example) of social contract
What is Veteran's day?
-A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
-A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Mike Johnson
There are three branches of government. Why?
-So one part does not become too powerful
-Checks and balances
-Separation of Powers
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
-27
Name one power that is only for the states:
-Provide Schooling and Education
-Provide protection (police)
-Provide Safety (Fire Department)
-Give a driver's license
-Approve Zoning and Land Use
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
-Out of many, one
-We all become one
Name your U.S. representative
-Mike Thompson
What does the judicial branch do?
-Reviews laws
-Explains laws -- -Resolves (disagreements) about the law
-Decides if a law goes against the (U.S) Constitution
What is the economic system of the United States?
-Capitalism
-Free market economy