Principles of American Democracy 1
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What is the “rule of law”?
▪ Everyone must follow the law. ▪ Leaders must obey the law. ▪ Government must obey the law. ▪ No one is above the law.
Who will take the oath of office of the President of The United States on January 20, 2025?
Donald J. Trump
Who makes federal laws?
▪ Congress ▪ Senate and House (of Representatives) ▪ (U.S. or national) legislature
Who is the 45th and 47th President of the United States?
Donald J. Trump
What does the Constitution do?
▪ sets up the government ▪ defines the government ▪ protects basic rights of Americans
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
2 correct answers = 200 points
1 correct answer = 100 points
What is the economic system in the United States?
▪ capitalist economy ▪ market economy
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
▪ speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Do you know at least 3 other classmate's go to snack?
3 Correct Answers = 300 points
2 Correct Answers = 200 points
1 Correct Answer = 100 points
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2)
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Can you name every student in class without any help?
400 points = Naming every student
200 points = Naming most students
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
What is an amendment?
▪ a change (to the Constitution) ▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
▪ announced our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
▪ (because of) the state’s population ▪ (because) they have more people ▪ (because) some states have more people
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
▪ checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
Alex Padilla - Adam Schiff
Name your U.S. Representative.
Jay Obernolte