Declaration of Independenc
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared independence from Britain,
Who is one of Arizona's senators right now?
Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
What does freedom of religion mean?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House of Representatives, U.S. or National legislature
What is the economic system in the U.S.?
capitalist economy, market economy
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up government, defines government, protects basic rights of Americans.
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
2
What are the two parts to the U.S. Congress?
The senate and House of Representatives
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 first three words to the Constitution?
We the People
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one of Arizona's representatives
Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, Greg Stanton, Eli Crane
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
Name one branch of the U.S. government
legislative, judicial, executive
What is an amendment?
a change to the constitution, an addition to the constitution
What philosopher inspired the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
six
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances, separation of powers
What do we call the first 10 amendments?
the Bill of Rights