Civics 1
The supreme law of the land
What is the Constitution
The Constitution does this
Sets up government, Defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans
Democrat and Republican
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We the People
One right or freedom from the First Amendment
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law, Leaders must obey the law, Government must obey the law, No one is above the law.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What is an amendment
a change or addition to the Constitution
How many amendments does the constitution have
27
Name one branch or part of the government
Congress, legislative, President, executive, the courts, judicial
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
First ten amendments to the constitution are called this
Bill of Rights
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain) declared our independence (from Great Britain) said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances, separation of powers
In what month do we vote for President?
November
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy, market economy
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election, run for federal office