The U.S. Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
he Bill of Rights
What is the economic system in the United States?
• Capitalist economy
• Market economy
Who makes federal laws?
• Congress
• Senate and House (of Representatives)
• (U.S. or national) legislature
Who elects U.S. Senators?
Citizens from their state
What does the Constitution do?
Protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What is the “rule of law”?
• Everyone must follow the law
• Leaders must obey the law
• Government must obey the law
• No one is above the law
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
religion, press
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
said that the United States is free from Great Britain
Name one branch or part of the government.
• Congress
• Legislative
• President
• Executive
• The courts
• Judicial
How many U.S. Senators are there?
One hundred (100)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Two (2) years
What is an amendment?
• A change (to the Constitution)
• An addition (to the Constitution)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
• Life
• Liberty
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
• Checks and balances
• Separation of powers
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6) years
Who does a U.S. Representative represent?
Citizens in their district
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Citizens of their state
Who elects U.S. Representatives?
Citizens from their district