Principles of America
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic
How are changes made to the Constitution?
The Amendment Process
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What is the supreme law of the land?
The US Constitution
A senate represents whom?
Citizens of their state.
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive, and judicial
What part of the federal government writes laws?
The legislative branch
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
Six Years
The Presidents of the United States of America can only serve two terms. Why?
The 22nd Amendment.
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration Of Independence
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Why does each state have two senators?
To ensure that no one state has too much power
To ensure that small states have the same representation in the Senate as large states
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Who is the commander in chief of the US military?
The President of the United States
There are three branches of government. Why
To ensure that one branch of the government does not become too powerful
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
The Declaration Of Independence
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The vice president
How many senators does each state have?
Two
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Executive Branch
What is the economic system in the United States?
Market System
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
The 22nd Amendment
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years
Who appoints federal judges?
The Presidents of the United States