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What is the supreme law of the land?
▪ the Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government.*
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
Who vetoes bills?
The President
Under our 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
True or False. We elect the US president every 6 years.
False, we elect the US president every 4 years.
What is an amendment?
▪ a change (to the Constitution) ▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws ▪ explains laws ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements) ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
What is the capital of your state?*
Frankfort
In what month do we vote for president?
November
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law. ▪ Leaders must obey the law. ▪ Government must obey the law. ▪ No one is above the law.
What is Check and Balance or Separation of Power?
stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine or 9
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
▪ twenty-seven (27)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Andy Beshear
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The president
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
▪ the Speaker of the House
Name your U.S. Representative.
Double jeopardy. Name the women the President appointed to become a supreme court justice.
Ketanji Brown