Identity/Origins
Name 5 identity markers
Race, Age, Ability, Gender, Ethnicity, Religion, Language, Education level, Immigration Status, Sexual Orientation, Socioeconomic Status ($)
This Branch of Government makes/writes laws
This person leads the Branch of Government that executes/enforces the law
THE PRESIDENT
JUDICIAL
Intersectionality
This is the Break-up letter between the 13 colonies and England
The Declaration of Independence (1776)
The branch that makes/writes laws is made up of two houses of CONGRESS- what are the two groups called?
House of Representatives and the Senate
2 Requirements to be President
1) 35 years old
2) Born in the USA
3) Lived in the USA for 14 years
The highest part of the Judicial Branch (The group that has 9 judges) is called ________
The Supreme Court
This word means "Something that applies to the whole country"
FEDERAL
What is the Constitution?
The written plan of government for the USA
Which has more members? The House of Representatives? Or the Senate?
House of Representatives (435)
How often do we elect a president, and when is the next election?
Every 4 years
2028
How many Supreme Court Justices (judges) are there?
9
What does each STATE in the USA have power over?
Each state in the USA has power over anything NOT in the US Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
100
Who is the VICE PRESIDENT OF THE USA?
JD Vance
How long does a Supreme Court Justice get to serve for?
Until Death or until Retirement
What are 2 FUNCTIONS/PURPOSES of Government?
-Protection from other countries
-Solve Social Conflicts
-Help provide security/order (police, etc.)
-Help create a stable economy ($)
-Provide public services (water, trash collection, etc.)
What is an amendment?
A change/addition/improvement to the Constitution (must be passed by LEGISLATIVE BRANCH)
Who is one Senator or Representative in the USA?
Various Answers:
Minnesota: Ilhan Omar, Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith
Who picks the Supreme Court Justices?
The President, with approval from the Legislative Branch
What are 2 rights from the BILL OF RIGHTS
Free speech, free religion, freedom of the press, freedom to peacefully protest, freedom to not house soldiers in your home, freedom to own a gun, the right to remain silent, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to not be searched without cause, the right to a trial by jury if you choose, etc.