Common Knowledge
What is the capitol of the United States of America?
What is Washington D.C.?
What branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative (Congress- House of Representatives and Senate)
The judicial branch consists of courts and ______________.
9 Supreme Court Justices (who are judges)
A place where people live, work, and play is...
a community
Citizens choose their leaders by...
voting in elections.
The leader of our national government is...
Who is President Joe Biden?
The legislative branch has more power than the executive and judicial branches combined.
False
Who is the governor of your state?
Glenn Youngkin
What are two ways a person could be a good citizen in their community?
Answers may vary.
Something you should do as a citizen...
take care of your responsibilities.
How many terms can a President serve?
What is 8 years total?
What is the highest court in the United States?
What is the Supreme Court?
What is the title of our leader at the local level of government?
Mayor
What does it mean to have self-reliance?
to be able to control your actions
This man wrote the Constitution...
Who is James Madison?
How old do citizens have to be to vote in a presidential election?
What is 18 years or older?
A representative democracy gives power to the...
people.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve on the Supreme Court?
For life or until they are asked to step down by another branch in the government.
Which two things should all people respect in order to be a good citizen?
A. Other people and other people's property
B. Other people and school
C. mom and dad
A. Other people and other people's property
Who commands the armed forces?
President
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and gave us our inalienable rights?
What are our inalienable (basic rights)?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
What is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? (in the House of Representatives)
(because of) the state’s population ▪ (because) they have more people ▪ (because) some states have more people
What are the first three words in the Preamble of the Constitution?
We the People
The first ten amendments in the Constitution are called...
What is the Bill of Rights?