The Constitution
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch
The President
Who was the first President
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
press
Petition the government
Can you request to legally change your name
yes
what do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution
The Bill of Rights
Who makes federal laws
congress
What Major event happened on September 11th, 2001 in the United states
Name one promise you make when you become a United States Citizen
Give up loyalty to other countries
defend the constitution
obey U.S. laws
serve in the military
be loyal to the United states
list all trips taken, how long must a trip be to require you to list it?
any trip over 24 hours
The idea of self- government is in the first 3 words of the Constitution. What are those words?
We The People
What is the highest court in the United States
The Supreme Court
Who did the United States fight in World War II
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What are two rights only for the United States citizens
Vote in a Federal election and run for federal office.
True
How many Amendments does the Constitution have?
27
We Elect a U.S. Senator for how many years
6
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did
Freed the Slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
When must all men register for the Selective Service
18
name two things you must disclosed even if a judge told you it was cleared from your record
Crimes or offenses for which you were arrested, cited, charged, or convicted.
What is the rule of Law
Everyone must follow the law; no one is above the law.
What stops one branch of Government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances/ seperation of powers
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution Name the writers
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
18
you agree to take the Oath of Allegiance. Name one of the 3 specific duties you affirm you are willing to perform if the law requires it.
bear arms on behalf of the U.S.
perform noncombatant service in the armed forces
perform work of national importance under civilian direction