Principles of American Democracy
What did the declaration of Independence do?
Declared Independence from Britain
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances, separation of powers
Who signs bills to become laws?
What does the Judicial branch do?
Reviews, judges, laws
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. Citizens?
Vote, Serve on a Jury
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the Government
who makes federal laws?
Congress, legislative branch
What is the name of the Vice President of the U.S. now?
J.D. Vance
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Supreme Court
When must all men register for selective service?
18-26
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
Bill of Rights
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
6
In what month do we vote for President?
November
How many Justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
What are three rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
speech, religion, expression, right to bear arms, assembly, etc.
How many Amendments does the constitution have?
27
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What does the President's cabinet do?
Advises the president
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling/education, protection, safety, land use, etc.
Vote in a federal election, Run for office
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Rudy Yakym
What are three cabinet level positions?
Secretary of: Ag,commerce,defense, education, state, transportation, etc.
Who is the chief justice of the U.S. right now?
John Roberts
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15