Foundations of Govt
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared independence from England
What is freedom of religion?
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives
Senate
What is the name of the current president?
Joe Biden
What is the highest court in the US?
Supreme Court
What do we call the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What are the 5 freedoms (rights) guaranteed by the first amendment
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
How many senators are there?
100
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Vice President
How many justices are on the supreme court and how long is there term?
9 for life
What is the "Rule of Law"
Nobody is above the law
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What are 3 powers of Congress?
Regulate Trade
Declare War
Coin Money
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Democrat
Republican
What does the Judicial Branch do (it's significance)?
What is one right for only US citizens?
Run for federal office
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote? What are those amendments and what do they say?
1. 18 and older to vote (26)
2. Women can vote (19)
3. Everyone can vote regardless of race (14)
4. No poll tax (24)
6
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
Speaker of the House
What did the Supreme Court case Brown vs Board of Education do?
Desegregated public schools
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury if called
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What are 4 examples of powers of the states?
1. Education
2. Minimum Wage
3. Marriage Laws
4. Work laws
What is the purpose of the legislative branch?
Make laws
What are 2 cabinet level positions?
Secretary of ....
Attorney General
What did the Supreme Court case McCulloch v Maryland do?
Defined the federal government's implied powers