The Constitution
The Constitution is the __________ law of the land.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Separation of Powers
or
Checks and Balances
What are the two parts of congress?
The Senate and the House
How many years is a representative elected for?
2 years
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the people
The Constitution gives some government powers to the states. Give an example of states' rights.
Issuing Drivers Licenses
Education
etc.
How many Senators are there?
100
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
435
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House, or (U.S. or National) Legislature
What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?
Legislative (congress)
Executive (president)
Judicial (courts)
Give examples of powers reserved for the federal government.
Printing Money
Waging war
Making treaties
Create an army
Senators are elected every ___ years
6
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
Which branch of the U.S. Government has the most power?
No branch is stronger than any other branch.
What is an amendment?
It is a change or addition to the Constitution
Who are your Senators in Texas?
Ted Cruz and John Cornyn
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because some states have more people
Why did the colonists fight the British?
high taxes (taxation without representation)
british soldiers stayed in their houses (boarding and quartering)
because they didn't have self-government.
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, and to petition the government
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people of the state
Who is the speaker of the house?
Mike Johnson
Name one war the U.S. fought in the 1900's
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Persian Gulf War