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What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalism
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up a government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is the "rule of law"?
all people and institutions must follow laws equally
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Life and Liberty
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
The idea of self-government is the first words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declare independence from Britain
Name one branch or part of the government.
judicial, legislative, executive
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
Name your U.S. Representative.
Mark Pocan
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life and Liberty
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
The people in the district
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is freedom of religion?
Worship as you choose
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Ron Johnson or Tammy Baldwin
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Depends on how many people live in the state