Principles of Democracy I
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
the President
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is freedom of religion?
the ability to practice any religion you chose or to not practice and religion
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must obey the law / No one is above the law
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What do we call the first ten amendments in the U.S. Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declare our independence from Great Britain
What stops ones branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances / separation of powers
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6 years
What is the economic system of the United States?
capitalism
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the people
What are the rights or freedoms included in the first amendment?
freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of petition
What does a U.S. Senator represent?
the people of the state that elected them
Why do some states have more representatives than others?
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What is an amendment?
a change or addition to the Constitution
Who is one Representative for the state of Arkansas?
French Hill, Rick Crawford, Steve Womack, and Bruce Westerman
How many voting members does the House of Representatives have?
Who is one of our current U.S. Senators?
Tom Cotton, John Boozeman
What does the Constitution do?
set up and defines the government; protects the rights of American citizens
What are the rights declared in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
How many U.S. Senators are there currently?
100