Legislative Branch
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
What does the Judicial Branch do?
* reviews laws
* explains laws
* resolves disputes (disagreements)
* decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
* the United States
* the flag
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
* Life
* Liberty
* Pursuit of Happiness
We elect a President for how many years?
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
There are four amendments about who can vote. Describe one of them.
* Citizens 18 and older can vote.
* You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote.
* Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
* A male citizen of any race can vote.
What is the name of the Speaker of the House now?
Mike Johnson
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)
What is the name of the Vice-President of the United States now?
James David Vance
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
* serve on a jury
* vote in a federal election
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
In what month do we vote for President?
November
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Name one right only for United States citizens.
* vote in a federal election
* run for federal office
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
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.
What are two cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture, Sec. of Commerce, Sec. of Defense, Sec. of Education, Sec. of Energy, Sec. of Health and Human Services, Sec. of Homeland Security, Sec. of Housing and Urban Development, Sec. of the Interior, Sec. of Labor, Sec. of State, Sec. of Transportation, Sec. of the Treasury, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, Attorney General, Vice-President
Who nominates Supreme Court justices?
The President
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
* freedom of expression
* freedom of speech
* freedom of assembly
* freedom to petition the government
* freedom of religion
* the right to bear arms