Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of religion
How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 years and older
What are the two parts of U.S. congress?
Senate and House
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
2 years
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What is an amendment?
A change
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
When was the Constitution written?
1787
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote
What is freedom of religion?
We can practice any religion or no religion
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
6 years
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Some states have more people
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
To give a driver's license
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators?
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Name your U.S. representative.
Zach Nunn
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
All people of the state
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi