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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
-Self-Government
-Popular Sovereignty
Name one power of the U.S. Congress
-Write laws
-Declares war
-Make the federal budget
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law (16th Amendment)
Name one example of an American Innovation
-Lightbulb
-Assembly line
-Landing on the moon
-Others....
What does the judicial branch do?
-Decides if a law goes against the U.S. Constitution
-Reviews laws
-Explains laws
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution
-Amendments
-The amendment process
Who elects U.S. senators?
-Citizens of their state
-People from their state
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance
-Give up loyalty to other countries
-Defend the U.S. Constitution
-Obey the laws of the United States
-Others...
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does this mean?
Out of many, one
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Brittain?
Declaration of Independence
What does the President's Cabinet do?
-Advises the president
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States
-Vote
-Run for office
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
-Freedom of expression
-Freedom of speech
-Freedom of assembly
-Freedom of religion
-Others....
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
-Citizens (18) and older (can vote).
-You don't have to pay to vote
-Any citizen can vote
-A male citizen of any race can vote
What is the economic system in the United States
-Capitalism
-Free Market Economy
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts
Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
-Fought for civil rights
-Others...
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
-To be independent of politics
-To limit outside (political) influence
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
-22nd Amendment
-To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Name three branches of government.
-Legislative, executive, and judicial
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Five
Who is your celebrity crush?
Answers definitely vary