Civics 1
what is the supreme law of the land
The Constitution
what is one right or freedom from the first amendment
Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition the government
what is the rule of law
everyone must follow the law
what are the 2 parts of the U.S. Congress
The Senate and the house of representatives
how long is a U.S. representatives term
2 years
what does the constitution do
sets up the government
how many amendments does the constitution have
27
name one branch or part of the government
Congress/Legislative, President/Executive, The Courts/Judicial
how many U.S. senators are there
what does a U.S Senator represent
all people of the state
what are the first 3 words of the constitution
we the people
what did the declaration of Independence do
Announced our independence from Great Britain
what stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Separation of powers
how long is a U.S. senators term
6 years
why do some states have more representatives than others
the states population
what is an amendment
a change to the constitution
what are 2 rights in the declaration of independence
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Who is in charge of the executive branch
who is one of your state senators now
Tammy Baldwin/Ron Johnson
How long is a presidents term
4 years
what do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution
the bill of rights
what is freedom of religion
Who makes federal laws
Congress, House of representatives, U.S. or national legislature
hoe many voting members does the house of representatives have
435
what month do we vote for a president
November