⭐Democracy Basics
What is the supreme law of the land?
Constitution
Name one branch of government.
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is one right from the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech / religion / assembly
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What do we call the first ten amendments?
The Bill of Rights
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
How old must citizens be to vote for President?
18 years old
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
The first three words of the Constitution are:
We The People
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
How long is a Senator’s term?
6 years
Name one responsibility only for U.S. citizens.
Serve on a jury
What was one cause of the Civil War?
Slavery
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States of America
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
One for each state
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law / everyone must obey the law
What does the judicial branch do?
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
Obey laws / defend Constitution / give up other loyalties
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner