Bill of Rights
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, and to petition the government are all rights of what amendment?
The First Amendment
What are the 3 branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
This sets up and defines the government and protects the basic rights of Americans?
The Constitution
What is freedom of religion?
A person can practice any religion, or no religion of their choice.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is the President of the U.S.
Joe Biden
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
"We the People"
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness are rights that what document gave Americans?
Declaration of Independence
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
Who was the first president of the U.S.
George Washington "The Goat"
A change or addition to the Constitution?
Amendment
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
To serve on a jury
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is one right only for U.S. citizens?
To vote in a federal election
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
We elect a President for how many years?
4
We elect a President for how many years?
4