Amendments
Which five rights are guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Who are the President and the Vice President of the United States today?
Who are Donald Trump and JD Vance
Define Popular Sovereignty
The leaders of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people.
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
What is the Constitution
The 19th Amendment
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
Define Consent of the Governed
The people’s consent of the government's actions, and that citizens should be able to elect their leaders.
What does the President's cabinet do?
They advise the President and lead the departments for the Executive Branch (ex: Secretary of Health and Human Services)
Which Amendment promises people freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th Amendment
Which branch can declare laws as unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
Who is the Mayor of Bainbridge Island?
Ashley Mathews
Define Separation of Powers
The principle of dividing governmental powers into three separate branches
Who are our U.S. Senators for Washington State?
Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell
Which Amendment promises a speedy and public trial?
The 6th Amendment
Who has to confirm the President's nominations for judicial positions?
The Senate
Who is our Senator in the Washington State Legislature?
Jessica Bateman
Define Rule of Law
No one is above the law
Which Washington State legislative district do we live in?
The 23rd District
Which Amendment ended the use of poll taxes that kept people from voting?
The 24th Amendment
Who/what has the "power of the purse", and controls money that goes to executive actions?
Congress
Who are our Representatives in the Washington State Legislature?
Davina Duerr and Shelley Kloba
Define Federalism
The sharing of powers between the state governments and the national government.
Which U.S. Congressional District do we live in?
The 6th District