American Democracy
What is the Supreme law of the Land
The Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
Protects basic rights of americans
Name one Branch of Government
Executive-President
Legislative-Congress
Judicial- Supreme Court
The house has how many voting members
435
What is the rule of law
No one is above the law
Everyone must follow the law
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words
We The People
What is an amendment
a change
In what Month do we vote for a President
November
Name your US Representative
Hakeen Jefferies
Who does a US Senator Represent
The people of the state
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of rights
What is one right or freedom from the first Amendment?
Speech
Religion
press
Who makes Federal Laws?
Congress
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because bigger population
Because more people
What are the two parts of congress
Senate and House
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announce America Independence
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
If a president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Vice president
Who is one of your states Senator
Kristen Gillibrand
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What is the economic system of the US?
Capitalist economy
Market economy
What is the name of the US president?
Donald Trump
How many US Senators are there
100