Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
J.D. Vance
Name one branch or part of government
-Legislative
-Congress
-Executive
-President
-Judicial
-The courts
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House of Representatives
We elect a President for how many years?
4
What does the constitution do?
-defines the government
-protects basic rights of Americans
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Who makes federal laws?
-Congress
-Senate and House of Representatives
-U.S. legislature
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
In what month do we vote for President?
November
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
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 is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
-Ed Markey
What does the judicial branch do?
-reviews laws
-explains laws
-resolves disputes (disagreements)
-decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Why do some states have more representatives than others?
-because of the state's population
-because they have more people
-because some states have more people
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
-checks and balances
-separation of powers
Name your U.S. Representative (Chelsea)
Ayanna Pressley
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President