Lesson 1
The set of rules that a government makes for all people in a community or country.
Laws
Who is the leader of our country?
The President
True or False: Both parts of Congress must vote on a bill before it can become a law.
True
Who helped write the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams
On what date did leaders agree to the Declaration of Independence?
Leaders agreed to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
What is a right?
A right is something we are free to do.
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
How many members are there in the Senate?
What is the maximum number of members that can be in the House of Representatives?
Senate: 100 senators
House of Representatives: maximum of 435 members
What kind of leaders does England have?
kings and queens
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
The Declaration of Indepence was written because the colonists did not want to be ruled by England.
What does someone receive if they don't follow a law?
They receive a consequence.
What branch makes and votes on the laws?
The Legislative Branch
How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?
There are 9 justices in the Supreme Court.
I was included in the Constitution to protect people’s rights. I am made of 10 parts. Who am I?
The Bill of Rights
What is an example of a right we have?
One example is..
Why does the country make laws?
To protect our rights and keep us safe.
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Where does the bill go after Congress agrees to it?
The bill goes to the President.
I was written to give reasons why the colonists wanted their freedom from England. I was written before the Revolutionary War. Who am I?
The Declaration of Independence
What is the name of the place where people decide if someone has broken a law?
court
What does the Supreme Court do?
It is the country's highest court. It makes sure laws are fair by studying and interpreting the Constitution.
What was one effect of the US Constitution? In other words, what happened after the US Constitution was created?
a. The government became weaker
b. England took control of the 13 colonies.
c. The Declaration of Independence was created.
d. A stronger government was created.