Constitution
The Constitution is known as the ____
Supreme law of the land
What is an amendment?
A change or an addition to the Constitution
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalism or market economy
How long are U.S. Representative terms?
2 years
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
The first 10 amendments together are called
The Bill of Rights
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
What is the rule of law?
No one is above the law
Who does a senator reperesent?
all the people of a state
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up and defines the government
Define freedom of religion
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
What are the 2 parts of the legislative branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House of Representatives
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
its is based on population
The idea of self-government that starts the Constitution
"We the People
True or False: You must have a high school education to vote
False
What is one of the limits that stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of powers
checks and balances
How long are senate terms?
6 years
What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S.
Democrat and Republican
How long do we elect a president for how many years?
4 years
What are the 5 freedoms listed in the First Amendment?
Speech, Assembly, Religion, Press, Petition
How many senators and representatives are in Congress?
Senators: 100
Representatives: 435
Name your U.S. Representative from the 7th Congressional District.
Raul Grijalva
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House