Constitution
What is the supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the flag
What does the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our independence from Great Britain
Name one branch or part of government
Congress
Legislative
Executive
The courts
Judicial
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
What are two rights of everyone living in the united states?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of religion
Right to bear arms
What is freedom of Religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice any religion
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The idea of self government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are those words?
We the people
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What is one responsibility only for Unites States citizens?
Serve on a jury
Vote in a federal election
What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Under the 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
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Name on rights only for United Staes citizens
Vote in federal election
Run for federal office
What is the "rule of law"?
No one is above the law
Everyone must follow the law
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House
U.S. Legislature
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education
Provide protection
Provide safety
Give a driver's license
Approve zoning and land use
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and over can vote
You do not have to pay to vote
Any citizen can vote
A male citizen of any race can vote
What is one promise you make when you become a Unites States citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries
Obey the laws
Defend the Constitution
Serve the nation (if needed)
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist Economy
Market Economy
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100