The Constitution
What is the Supreme Law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution
What are the first ten Amendments in the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?
-Judicial
-Executive
-Legislative
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice-President
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
The 4th of July
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We The People
What is an Amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How long is a President's term in office?
4 years
Why are there 50 stars on the U.S. Flag?
There is one star for each state in the country.
What does The Constitution do?
-Sets up the Government
-Devines the Government
-Protects basic rights of Americans
What Amendment protects us from unlawful search and seizure of our property?
The 4th Amendment
What stops one branch from getting too powerful?
-Checks and Balances
-Separation of Powers
What month do we vote for President?
November
Where is the U.S. Capital
Washington D.C.
How many amendments are in The Constitution?
Twenty-Seven
What are the freedoms given to us by The First Amendment?
-Speech
-Press
-Religion
-Assembly
-Petition
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
Why are there 13 stripes on the U.S. Flag?
There were originally 13 American colonies.
How many Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution?
39
What four amendments are to the Constitution about who can vote?
-The 15th Amendment
-The 19th Amendment
-The 24th Amendment
-The 26th Amendment
Who creates Federal Laws?
-Congress
-Senate and House of Representatives
-U.S. Legislature
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
They advise the president.
What is the name of the U.S. National Anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner