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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The vice president.
What are the two bodies of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is the supreme law of the U.S. called?
The United States Constitution
How many years does the President of the United States serve?
4 years
How old do U.S. citizens have to be in order to vote in the election for president?
18
In what month do we vote for President of the United States?
November
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
All of the people of their state.
What does the U.S. Constitution do?
Provides the structure of US government and protects basic rights.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
What is the capital of MN?
Saint Paul
The president of the U.S. can either sign or _____ a bill.
Veto
Why do some states have more U.S. representatives than other states?
Why do some states have more U.S. representatives than other states?
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
Democrats and Republicans
The President is the head of the military. What is the 3 word phrase that describes this responsibility?
Commander in Chief
DAILY TRIPLE: What does the judicial branch do?
Decide if laws violate the Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, judicial, executive
How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What does the president's cabinet do?
Provide advice to the president.
What is one responsibility that is limited to only U.S. citizens?
Obligation to serve on a jury in court.
What are the "unalienable rights" identified in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
How many voting members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
DAILY DOUBLE: How many federally recognized American Indian tribes are there in Minnesota?
7
-The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
-The White Earth Nation
-The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
-The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
-The Prairie Island Indian Community
-The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community