The Constitution
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
"We the people"
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
Why do some states have more Representatives, in the House of Representatives, than other states?
More population in those states
What are the three rights that Jefferson stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What document announced U.S. independence from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. List at least 2 of these powers.
What does the President's cabinet do?
Advises the President
Name the 3 branches of the government.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
In which state is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York
What is the main economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy
What is the "rule of law?"
No one is above the law
We elect a President for how many years?
4 years
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
Name at least 2 issues that led to the Civil War.
Slavery and Westward Expansion
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
In what month do we vote for President?
November
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
List at least 2 examples of a national holiday?
Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day, Labor Day
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6 years
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
JD Vance
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9