American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Rule of law
no one is above the law
2 parts of Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
When do we elect Representatives?
2 years
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence
declared our independence
said that the US is free
one branch of government
Congress
legislative
President
executive
the courts/judicial
How many US Senators are there?
100
Name your Rep
Dan Bishop
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
2 rights in the Declaration
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
What stops one part of government from becoming to powerful?
Checks and balances
Elect Senators for how many years?
6
Who does a Senator represent?
All people of the state
What is an amendment?
a change or addition to the Constitution
freedom of religion
practice any religion or not practice a religion
Charge of the executive branch
President
Name one of the Senators from NC
Ted Budd
Thom Tillis
Why do some states have more reps than others?
population
first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Economic system in the US
capitalist
market
Who makes federal law?
Congress
How many Representatives are there
435
We elect a President for how many years?
4 years