Constitution
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
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House (of representatives), U.S. or national legislature
We elect a President for many years?
Four (4)
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Two (2)
Who is Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
In what month de we vote for President?
November
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
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?
What are two cabinet level positions?
Secretary of: Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health & Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing & Urban Development, the Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, the Treasury, Veteran Affairs, General, Vice President
What is the name of the New U.S. President?
Donald Trump
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, protects the basic rights of Americans
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people of the state
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
What is the name of the new U.S. Vice President?
J.D. Vance
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews the laws, explains the laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety, fire departments, give a driver’s license, approve zoning and land use
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Six (6)
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
If both the Presidents can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The speaker of the house
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law, Leaders must follow the law, Government must obey the law, No one is above the law