Foundations of Government
What document declared US independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What are the two chambers of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the term limit for the president?
Bonus: Which amendment limited presidential terms?
2 terms
Bonus: 22nd amendment
What is the capital of Virginia?
Richmond
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
Who becomes president if the president dies or resigns?
Vice President
Who is the current Virginia Governor?
Abigail Spanberger
What is the 5th amendment?
Protection from double jeopardy (being tried twice for the same offense), the right to remain silent (self-incrimination) and the right to due process (fair legal procedures)
What freedoms are protected in the 1st amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
How many senators does each state have?
2
What is the president’s role as the leader of the military called?
Commander in Chief
All state governments are modeled after the _____________
Federal Government
What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th
What is the 4th amendment?
protection from unreasonable search and seizure
How many House representatives does Virginia have?
11
What power allows the president to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
What is the name of Virginia's legislative body?
General Assembly
When is the next special election in Virginia?
April 21st, 2026
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the term length for a US senator?
6 years
What group must approve presidential appointments like cabinet members and judges?
The Senate
What is gerrymandering?
the practice of drawing district boundaries in a way that gives one political party an advantage over another
Explain how the Electoral College works
The Electoral College consists of 538 electors. A majority of 270 electoral votes is required to elect the President. Each state has the same number of electors as it does members in congress. Most states use a "winner takes all" strategy to determine how their electors vote in the Electoral College.