Freedom!
What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the colonies' independence from Great Britain
What is the supreme law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
Which branch of government makes the laws? (legislative, executive, or judicial)
Which branch of government enforces the laws? (legislative, executive, or judicial)
The executive branch
Which branch of government interprets the law? (legislative, executive, or judicial)
The judicial branch
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
How many amendments (changes) to the Constitution are there?
27
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100 (2 for each state)
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Military?
The President of the United States
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Name one right listed in the Declaration of Independence.
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
What is one purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
To establish (set up) the government
To define the powers of each part of the government
To protect the rights of the people
How many U.S. Representatives are there?
435 (determined by each state's population)
How long is the President elected for?
4 years
How long does a Justice serve on the Supreme Court?
Life
Name two key concepts from the Declaration of Independence.
Equality
Liberty/Freedom
Natural rights
Limited government
Self-government
What is one protection in the First Amendment?
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly (peaceful protest)
freedom of religion
freedom of the press
freedom to petition the government
How long are Senators elected for?
6 years
Who is the current President of the United States?
President Donald J. Trump
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts, Jr. (since 2005)
What is the economic system in the United States?
Free market capitalism
What is the form of government of the United States?
Democratic republic
How long are Representatives elected for?
2 years
Name 2 positions in the President's cabinet.
Secretary of State, the Treasury, Defense, Education, Justice (Attorney General), Energy, Transportation, Veteran's Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Commerce, Agriculture, Interior
How can the judicial branch check (limit) the legislative branch?
Declaring a law unconstitutional