Branches of Government
How many branches of government are there?
3
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What document declared America’s independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Who is the current President of the United States?
What’s the name of the talking snowman in Frozen?
Olaf
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative
What do we call the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who is second in line if the President can’t serve?
Vice President
What planet do the Avengers fight Thanos on in Infinity War?
Titan
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive
What is the beginning of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What is the idea that government power comes from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Who is the head of a state’s executive branch?
Governor
What fast food place has the slogan “I’m lovin’ it”?
McDonald’s
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
What do we call the division of power between national and state governments?
Federalism
How many U.S. Senators does each state have?
2
What U.S. state is known for having the most volcanoes?
Alaska, 130
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What do we call a change to the Constitution?
An amendment
What principle means no one is above the law?
Rule of Law
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What singer is known as the “Queen of Pop”?
Madonna – or accept Beyoncé depending on vibe
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What type of government elects officials to make decisions for the people?
A republic or representative democracy
What’s the job of a U.S. Representative?
To make laws / represent their district
What’s the name of the current Barbie movie actress?
Margot Robbie
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
What were the first laws of the U.S. called before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the President’s group of top advisors called?
The Cabinet
What is the only U.S. state that grows coffee commercially?
Hawaii