Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom in the first amendment to the Constitution?
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press or petitioning the government are these rights.
What is the economic system in the U.S.?
We have a capitalist economy and a market economy.
Who is in charge of the Executive branch of the government?
The President is in charge of this branch.
How many U.S. senators are there?
There are 100 U.S. senators.
Sets up the government,
Defines the government,
and protects basic rights of Americans
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
The Constitution has a total of 27 amendments.
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law.
Everyone must obey the law.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the United States military?
For how many years do we elect U.S. Senators?
We elect them for six years.
The idea of self government is evident in the first three words of the Constitution, what are they?
We the people...
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
What is the name of the two main characters in Zootopia?
Judy the bunny and Nick the fox.
What is the name of the reindeer in Frozen?
Sven
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
There are 435 voting members.
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution-
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
These rights are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness-
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who makes Federal laws?
Congress or
Senate and House of Representatives
For how many years do we elect a Congressman?
We elect them for two years.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
We call them the Bill of Rights.
What is freedom of religion?
This is the right to pursue the religion of your choice or not pursue a religion if we so choose.
What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances and separation of powers balance out the way the government runs.
What are the two parts of Congress?
The two parts are the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Who do U.S. Senators represent?