The Constitution
Part 1
Part 1
What is Freedom of Religion
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 and older
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is the capital of your state?
Madison
In what month do we vote for president?
November
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
The idea of self government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are these words?
WE THE PEOPLE
How old do citizens need to be to vote for president?
18 and older
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Who is the Governor of your state?
Tony Evers
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote
Women can vote
People of all races can vote
You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the Federal Government. What is one power of the Federal Government?
▪ to print money
▪ to declare war
▪ to create an army
▪ to make treaties
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Ron Johnson
Tammy Baldwin
Name your US Representative?
Gwen Moore (Milwaukee)
Scott Fitzgerald (Waukesha and Greenfield)
Bryan Stiel (Racine)
What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances or
Separation of powers
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
▪ provide schooling and education
▪ provide protection (police)
▪ provide safety (fire departments)
▪ give a driver’s license
▪ approve zoning and land use
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
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
What is the name of the President of the United States now? (Today, November 6)
Donald Trump
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? (Today, November 5)
J.D. Vance