Formation
What is the form of government of the United States?
• Republic
• Constitution-based federal republic
• Representative democracy
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
• Forms the government
• Defines powers of government
• Defines the parts of government
• Protects the rights of the people
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
• Writes laws
• Declares war
• Makes the federal budget
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
• Four (4) years
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
• Self-government
• Popular sovereignty
• Consent of the governed
• People should govern themselves
• (Example of) social contract
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
• Amendments
• The amendment process
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
• Six (6) years
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
• Citizens of their state
• People of their state
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
• (Because of) the 22nd Amendment
• To keep the president from becoming too powerful
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
• It says America is free from British control.
• It says all people are created equal.
• It identifies inherent rights.
• It identifies individual freedoms.
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? *
• Twenty-seven (27)
Who is one of Missouri's U.S. senators now?
Josh Hawley
Eric Schmitt
. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
• (Because of) the state’s population
• (Because) they have more people
• (Because) some states have more people
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
• The Vice President (of the United States)
What is the economic system of the United States? *
• Capitalism
• Free market economy
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
• Equality
• Liberty
• Social contract
• Natural rights
• Limited government
• Self-government
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
• Two (2) years
Why does each state have two senators?
• Equal representation (for small states)
• The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Name one power of the president.
• Signs bills into law
• Vetoes bills
• Enforces laws
• Commander in Chief (of the military)
• Chief diplomat
• Appoints federal judges
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Federalist Papers
• Anti-Federalist Papers
• Virginia Declaration of Rights
• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
• Mayflower Compact
• Iroquois Great Law of Peace
There are three branches of government. Why?
• So one part does not become too powerful
• Checks and balances
• Separation of powers
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
• To more closely follow public opinion
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
• Two (2) years
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President (of the United States)