Declaration of Independence
What is another word for Independence?
Freedom
What is the nickname of the U.S. Constitution?
"The highest law in the land"
How do we elect the United States president?
Voting
How many branches does the U.S. government have?
3
Which country did the U.S. declare independence from?
England / Great Britain
James Madison
What number President is Joe Biden, our current President?
46th
What is the system the branches use to be sure that one branch does not become more powerful than the others
Checks and Balances
Why did the U.S. want independence?
Too many taxes / King George was bossy / They had no voice
What are the first 10 amendments of the constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Who is the leader or executive of every state?
Governor
Who is the head of the executive branch of government?
The president
What are our 3 unalienable rights according to the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Which came first- the Declaration of Independence or the U.S. Constitution?
The Declaration of Independence
Which has more members, the Senate or the House of Representatives?
House of Representatives
What is the job of the legislative branch?
Create or make laws
What was the name of the war fought after the U.S. declared independence from England?
The Revolutionary War / The American Revolution
Where was the U.S. Constitution written?
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who has the power in a representative democracy?
The people
What can the President do to stop a bill from becoming a law?