American government
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
Name one branch or part of the government?
Congress
legislative
President
executive
judicial
What is an amendment?
a change or an addition to the Constitution
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Native Americans
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
twenty-seven
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
because the British army stayed in their houses
because they did not have self-government
Who makes the federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House
What is freedom of religion?
you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
Who wrote the declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many U.S. senators are there?
one hundred
100
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 4, 1776
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
all the people of the state