The Constitution
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the People..."
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What is the name of people that make decisions on court cases?
judges
Why do you want to be a US citizen?
Whatever you'd like to say!
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
How long is the President's term (period of service)?
4 years
How many senators does each State get?
2
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What are two things that only US citizens can do?
Vote and have a US passport.
What are the men who wrote the Constitution known as?
The Founding Fathers
When do we elect the President?
The first Tuesday in November
How long does a Senator serve?
6 years
9
Who was the first President of the United States? Who is the current President of the United States?
President George Washington, and President Joe Biden
Name two rights that the Constitution gives to US citizens?
Examples:
freedom of religion, freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a fair trial, no cruel or unusual punishment, no double jeopardy, etc.
What is the President's title in the US military? What does he do?
"Commander in Chief", the President tells the military what to do.
What do members of the House and Senate do?
They write and vote on legislation so they can be passed into law.
Where is the Supreme Court located?
Washington, DC (the nation's capital)
What is a "responsibility" of US citizens?
to vote!!
When and where was the Constitution written?
The Constitutional Convention which was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1787.
If the President and Vice President cannot serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
How many representatives in the House of Representatives do states get?
This is a trick question! It depends on the population of the state.
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts, Jr.
Name one state that touches the border between the United States and Canada. Name one state that touches the border between the United States and Mexico.
Multiple possible answers