Principles of American Democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition the Government
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism, Market Economy
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
She freed the slaves.
She worked for women's rights.
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
what are the two parts of the U.S.Congress?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
What are the 3 branches of the government and what do they do?
Legislative Branch- Makes Laws
Judicial Branch- Reviews Laws
Executive Branch- Enforces Laws
Name 3 of the original 13 states
DMV - Delaware, Maryland, Virginia
We the people
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our independence from Great Britain
Said the United States is free from Great Britain
Name one branch or part of the government?
Congress, Legislative, President, Executive, The Courts, Judicial
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Name one state that borders Canada.
Alaska
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence
Life Liberty and Pursuit of happiness
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
Name your U.S. Representative
Jamie Raskin
Who was president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is freedom of Religion
You can practice any religion or not practice religion.
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators?
Chris Van Hollen
Ben Cardin
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people of the state.
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, or Publius
What is the capital of your state?
Annapolis
Name one of the longest rivers in the US
Missouri River
Mississippi River
What are 3 of the original 13 colonies?
DMV - Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia
What does the Judicial branch do?
Reviews law, explains laws, resolves disputes
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because they have more people
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin McCarthy