Principles of American Government
Forms the government
What is the Constitution?
Donald Trump
What is the name of the President of the United States?
Senate and the House of Representatives
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Supreme Court
What is the highest court in the United States?
Citizens
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
People should govern themselves
What does "We the People" mean?
Signs bills into laws
Name one power of the president
100
How many U.S. Senators are there?
Review and explains laws
What does the judicial branch do?
Freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
It says America is free from British control
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
Advises the president
What does the President's Cabinet do?
To more closely follow public opinion
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators?
5
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Vote, pay taxes, obey the law, serve the military
How can Americans serve their country?
Capitalism
What is the economic system of the United States?
Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Education
What are two Cabinet level positions?
Citizens in their district
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
For life
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
It is required by law/all people pay to fund the federal government.
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Everyone must follow the law. No one is above the law.
What is the rule of the law?
The 22nd Amendment, to keep the president from becoming too powerful
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Because of the State's population
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
John G. Roberts Jr.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Citizens 18 and older can vote, you don't have to pay a poll tax, any citizen can vote, a male citizen of any race can vote.
What are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote?