Senators
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
Sever on a jury
Vote in federal elections
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High Taxes
No self-government
British army stayed in their homes
Who is called the Father of our Country?
George Washington
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Name one right only for U.S. citizens
Vote
Run for federal office
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our independence from Great Britain
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who does a U.S Senator represent?
All people of the state
What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
The pursuit of happiness
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
What is one power of the federal government?
Declare war
Print money
Create an army
Make treaties
U.S Representatives are elected every _____ years.
2 years
U.S Senators are elected for how many years?
6 years
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up government
Defines government
Protects basic rights
What is one power that belongs to the states?
Education, Police, Fire departments, Diver's license, zoning and land use
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many Senators are there?
100
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
Name one branch of government.
Congress
President
Courts
Why do some states have more Representatives that others?
Because it is based on state's population