Principles of American Democracy #1
What is the Supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech
Name one branch or part of the government
Congress
How many US senators are there?
One hundred (100)
Who is the current President of the United States of America?
Donald Trump
Protects basic rights of Americans
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty seven (27)
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
We select a US Senator for how many years?
Six years (6)
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Which ones are the first words of the Constitution?
We the People
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice any reglion.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
We select a President, for how many years?
4 years (four)
What does the President's cabinet do?
Advises the President.
There are 2 things that define AMENDMENT in the constitution
A change to the constitution
An addition to the constitution
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist Economy
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
In what month do we vote for a President?
In November
What are two-cabinet-level positions? (Mention at least 3)
Secretary of Agriculture
▪ Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
The bill of rights
Everyone MUST follow the law
Leaders MUST obey the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law
Who makes Federal Laws?
Senate and House of Representatives
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who has to serve?
The Speaker of the House
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court