President
In what month do you vote for the president?
November
What is one amendment in the Constitution that is about who can vote.
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ The United States
▪ The flag
What does the justice branch do?
▪ Reviews laws
▪ Explains laws
▪ Resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
How many years does it take to vote for the next president?
4 years
How many justices are in the Supreme court?
9
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ Serve on a jury
▪ Vote in a federal election
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression
▪ Freedom of speech
▪ Freedom of assembly
▪ Freedom to petition the government
▪ Freedom of religion
▪ The right to bear arms
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Supreme Court
Who is the current president?
Joe biden
How many times do we select a senator?
6 years
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic party
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ Give up loyalty to other countries
▪ Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
▪ Obey the laws of the United States
▪ Serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
▪ Serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
▪ Be loyal to the United States
Who is the chief justice of the U.S. now?
John Roberts
If there president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The vice president
What is one right only for United States citizens?
▪ Vote in a federal election
▪ Run for federal office
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
▪ Secretary of Agriculture
▪ Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ Give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ Call Senators and Representatives
▪ Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ Run for office
▪ Write to a newspaper
Where is the supreme court located?
Washington, DC
What does the president's cabinet do?
Advises the president
What is one power of federal government?
▪ To print money
▪ To declare war
▪ To create an army
▪ To make treaties
Who vetoes bills?
The President
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
▪ At age eighteen (18)
▪ Between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
Who is one supreme court justices?
John G. Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh