The Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land
The Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Who is in charge of the executive branch
the president
What is the capitol of Iowa?
Des Moines
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President
18
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment
speech
▪ religion
▪ assembly
▪ press
▪ petition the government
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain)
▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
Who is the president of the U.S.
Who is the governor of Iowa?
Kim Reynolds
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms
April 15th
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
▪ defines the government
▪ protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are the first 3 words?
We the people
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness
Kamala Harris
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance
The flag. The U.S.
When must all men register for the Selective Service
18-26
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) ▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law. ▪ Leaders must obey the law.
▪ Government must obey the law. ▪ No one is above the law.
Who signs bills to become laws? and Who vetoes bills?
The president
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Right to vote in a federal election. Right to run for federal office.
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States
freedom of expression
▪ freedom of speech
▪ freedom of assembly
▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion▪ the right to bear arms
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy ▪ market economy
What does the President's Cabinet do? Name 1 Cabinet position.
advises the President
Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression
▪ freedom of speech
▪ freedom of assembly
▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion▪ the right to bear arms
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
give up loyalty to other countries
▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States
▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States
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vote
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a community group
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper