ONE
4. What does "We the people " mean?
Self-government
Consent of the governed
People should 🚶♀️ govern themselves
12. What is the economic system of the U.S? *
Capitalism
Free market
23. Who is one of your state's U.S Senators now?
Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin
7. How many amendments does the Constitution have? *
27
18. What part of the federal government ✍️ writes laws?
Legislative
U.S. Congress
14. Many documents influenced the U.S Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers 📃
22. How long is a term for US Senators?
Six years
2. DAILY DOUBLE
538 (10 Wisconsin)
24. How many voting members are in the House 🏠 of Representatives?
Four hundred thirty-five 💯 💯 💯 💯
20. Name one power of the U.S Congress. *
Writes laws
Declares war
19. What are two parts of the U.S Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years
9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
📜 Declaration of Independence
21. How many U.S Senators are there?
One 💯 hundred
8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important 🤔?
It says America 🇺🇸 is free from British control
It SAYS all people 🙄 are created equal
3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
Forms the government
Defines powers and parts
Protects the rights of the people
13. What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone MUST follow the law
17. The President of the United States is in charge of what branch of government?
Executive branch
1. What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic
Representative democracy
16. Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
10. Name two important ideas 💡 from the U.S Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
Equality
Liberty
Social Contract
15. There are three branches of government. Why?
So one does not become too powerful
✔️ Checks and balances
Separation of powers 🔋
6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Basic rights of people living in the United States 🇺🇸
11. The words life and liberty 🗽 and pursuit of happiness 😊 are in what founding document?
Declaration 📜 of Independence
5. How are changes made to the Constitution?
Amendment process
26. Why do US Representatives serve shorter terms than US senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
28. Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation for small states
30. What is the name of the Speaker 🔊 of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
27. How many senators does each state have?
Two
29. Name your US Representative.
Bryan Steil (53511),