Constitution
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
the Constitution
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
some states have higher populations, leading to more representatives
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?
We the People.
What is an amendment?
A change (to the Constitution)
An addition (to the Constitution)
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
We elect a senator for how many years? How long is a representative elected for?
Senators are elected for six years. Representatives are elected for two years.
Name one state that borders Mexico.
▪ California ▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans.
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
There were 13 original states. Name three.
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
Name one U.S. territory.
▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
▪ provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Any of the following: speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
▪ U.S. diplomat ▪ oldest member of the Constitutional Convention ▪ first Postmaster General of the United States ▪ writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac” ▪ started the first free libraries
Who is one U.S. Representative currently representing Idaho?
Representative Mike Simpson or Representative Russ Fulcher
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties
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
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
▪ War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
Who is one U.S. Senator currently representing Idaho?
Senator Jim Risch or Senator Mike Crapo
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
▪ Missouri (River) ▪ Mississippi (River)