US Constitution
American Government
Branches of Government
Numbers/Dates
People
100
What is the supreme law of the land ?
The Constitution
100
What are the rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
100
What are the branches of the US Government?
Legistlative, Executive, Judicial
100
How many US Senators are there?
100
100
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Barack Obama
200
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government
200
What are the rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
200
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
200
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
6
200
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
John Boehner
300
What are the first three words of the US Constitution?
We the People
300
What is freedom of religion?
Any religion or no religion
300
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
300
We elect a President for how many years?
4
300
What is the capital of your state?
Hartford
400
What are the first 10 amendments to The US Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
400
What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitals/market economy
400
Who are the Connecticut US Senators?
Chris Murphy/Richard Blumenthal
400
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
400
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Joseph Biden
500
How many amendments does the US Constitution have?
27
500
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
500
Why do some state have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the states population
500
In what month do we vote for President?
November
500
Who is the Chief Justices of the United States now?
John Roberts