Foundations of Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances; separation of powers
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our independence from Great Britain
Who is the Governor of Arizona now?
Katie Hobbs (as of 2025, confirm for most updated name)
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation), preserved the Union
How many U.S. Senators does Arizona have?
Two (2)
What is an amendment?
A change (to the Constitution) or an addition (to the Constitution)
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War
Name one of Arizona's U.S. Senators.
Kyrsten Sinema or Mark Kelly
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law; leaders must obey the law; no one is above the law
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson (as of 2025, confirm for updates)