Foundations of American Government
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
The House of Representatives has how many members?
435
Who makes the federal laws?
Congress
What document declared our independence from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Representatives are elected to a term for how long?
2 years
What are the two houses that make-up Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances and separation of powers
what is freedom of religion?
The right to practice or not practice any religion.
Who does a Senator represent?
The entire state
How many Senators are there?
100
What is the idea that no one is above the law, not even our leaders in government?
Rule of Law
Print money, declare war, and confirming treaties is whose power? (federal, state, or both)
federal government
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech
Assembly
Petitioning the Government
A Senator is elected for a term of how long?
6 years
What is the economic system in the U.S.
Capitalist
The idea of self-government is the first three words of the Constitution. What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
What does the Constitution do?
Set up the government, defines the government, and protects the basic rights of Americans.
Why do some states have more representatives than others?
States with larger populations have more representatives than states with a smaller population.
Why do you need to know who your Senators are?
So that you can share your opinions on legislation