QUIZ 1
What is the supreme law of the land?
Constitution
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
100
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representative?
2 years
What is an amendment?
A change
What part of the federal government writes the laws?
Congress
Name one power of the U.S Congress.
Write laws.
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
6 years
Who is one of your states U.S. senators now?
James Lankford
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life / Liberty
There are 3 branches of government. Why?
Everyone must follow the law!
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
The entire state!
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
follow public opinion
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Said that we (The US) are free!
What is the form of government in the United States?
Democracy
Many documents influenced the U.S Constitution. Name one..
Declaration
How many senators does each state have?
2
How many voting members are there in the House of Representative?
435
What does the Constitution do?
Protects our Rights
What are the 2 parts of the U.S Congress?
Senate / House of Representatives
Name your U.S senator representative?
Josh Brecheen
Who elects U.S. senators?
state citizens
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal Representation for all states