The Constitution
Congress
Civic Participation
USA
Rights
100
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution of the United States
100
Who makes federal laws?
Congress (Senate & The House of Representatives)
100
What three words in the Constitution describe self-government?
We The People
100
What is the "Rule of Law?"
-Everyone must follow the law.
-Leaders must obey the law.
-Government must obey the law.
-No one is above the law.
100
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
-declared our independence (from Great Britain)
200
What does the Constitution do?
Creates or defines the government
Protects the basic rights of Americans
200
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
200
Why do some states have more representatives than others?
Some states have more people.
200
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
200
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
300
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
300
U.S. Representatives are elected for how many years?
2
300
Who does a U.S. Senator Represent?
All of the people of their state.
300
What is the economic system in the United States?
-capitalist economy
-market economy
300
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech, religion, assembly, press,
petition the government
400
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
400
U.S. Senators are elected for how many years?
6 years
400
Name your U.S. Representatives.
Russell Fulcher
Mike Simpson *(Vallivue)
400
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President of the United States
400
What is freedom of religion?
You are free to practice any religion you like, or to not practice a religion.
500
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
-checks and balances
-separation of powers
500
The House of Representatives has how many members?
435
500
Who are your U.S. Senators right now?
Who is Jim Risch?
Who is Mike Crapo?
500
Name one branch of the US Government.
Congress or legislative
President or executive
Supreme Court or judicial
500
What is an amendment?
-a change to the Constitution
-an addition to the Constitution