the president
who runs the executive branch
The president
How many U.S senators are there
100
whats one right or freedom from the first amendment
1. speech
2. religion
3. assembly
4.press
5. petition the government
What is one of the three branches
1. judicial
2. legislative
3. executive
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
(Thomas) Jefferson
we elect a president for how many years
four years
How many years do we elect a U.S senator for
six years
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence
1. life
2. liberty
3. pursuit of happiness
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
1. checks and balances
2. separation of powers
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted
July 4, 1776
if the president can no longer serve who becomes the president
the vice president
Who does a U.S senator represent
All the people of the state
What is freedom of religion
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What does the judicial branch do
1. reviews laws
2. explains laws
3. resolves disputes (disagreements)
4. decides if a law goes against the Constitution
When was the Constitution written
1787
if the president and the vice president cannot be president who becomes the president
the speaker of the house
What are the two parts of the U.S congress
the house of representatives and the senate
What is the "rule of law"
1. Everyone must follow the law.
2. Leaders must obey the law.
3. The government must obey the law.
4. No one is above the law.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members
four hundred thirty-five (435)
Who is the "Father of Our Country"
(George) Washington
what does the presidents cabinet do
advises the president
who is the current majority leader
John Thune
Who makes federal laws
1. Congress
2. Senate and House (of Representatives)
3. (U.S. or national) legislature
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military
the President
Who was the first President
(George) Washington