The Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Vice President
Attorney General
What does the Constitution do?
protects basic rights of Americans
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2)
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
What is an amendment?
an addition (to the Constitution)
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money
▪ to declare war
▪ to create an army
▪ to make treaties
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(because) they have more people
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
▪ provide schooling and education