The Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declare the U.S. independence from Britain
What are the first three words of the Constitution that show self‑government?
“We the People”
What is one right protected by the First Amendment?
Name 1:
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
How many U.S. Representatives are there?
435
Name one right listed in the Declaration of Independence.
List 1:
Life, liberty, and Pursuit of happiness
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines powers, and protects basic rights
What is freedom of religion?
right to practice any religion they choose, or no religion at all, without interference from the government
Who is in charge of the executive branh?
The President
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6 years
What is the “rule of law”?
every must follow the rules, even the leaders
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What is one responsibility or right only for U.S. citizens?
Serving on a jury
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
What is freedom of religion protecting citizens from?
The citizens right to choose and practice any religion they want.
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
List and describe two amendments about who can vote.
Examples: 15th (race), 19th (women), 24th (no poll tax), 26th (18+)
What does the judicial branch do?
interpret, review, and explain laws
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people in the state
Explain why the Declaration of Independence was important.
Gave the U.S. freedom from Britain