American Government 1
The idea of self government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law-no one is above the law.
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people in their state
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
What is an amendment?
-A change (to the Constitution)
-An addition (to the Constitution
Name one branch or part of the Government.
Legislative, executive, judicial
How many U.S. Senators are there?
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitutions
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy
Who makes federal law?
Congress/Legislature
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our Independence (from Great Britain)
What stops one branch of the Government from becoming too powerful?
Check and balances and the separation of power.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Ruben Gallego
Mark Kelly
What does the Constitution do?
-Set up the government
-Defines the government
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
-Life
-Liberty
-Pursuit of happiness
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population
Name your U.S. Representative.
Abraham Hamadeh