Founding Documents
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution.
How many branches of government are there?
There are three branches of government.
How many U.S. senators are there?
There are one hundred senators.
Who signs bills into law?
The President
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights.
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean.
What do the words “We the People” mean?
What does the judicial branch do?
It reviews laws. (also accept explains laws / resolves disputes)
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
There are four hundred thirty-five members.
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
It can declare war. (also accept print money / make treaties)
What document announced independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
Why are there three branches of government?
So one part does not become too powerful. (checks and balances)
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
The Cabinet advises the President.
Name one power that is only for the states.
They provide education. (also accept give driver’s license / police protection)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and liberty. (also accept pursuit of happiness)
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law. (also accept no one is above the law)
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
A U.S. senator represents people of their state.
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The President
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians. (also accept Native Americans)