reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), decides if a law goes against the Constitution
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
200
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House (of representives), (U.S. or national) legislature
200
In what month do we vote for President?
November
200
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
200
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
300
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government, defines the government, protects the basic rights of Americans
300
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
300
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Joe Biden, Biden
300
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
300
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (9)
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain), declared our independence (from Great Britain), said that that United States is free (from Great Britain)
400
Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver's license, approve zoning and land use
400
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
400
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
the state's population, the have more people, some states have more people
400
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)
500
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
500
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances, separation of powers
500
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
500
Name your U.S. Representative and one of your state's U.S. Senators.
U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke, U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz