Constitution/DI
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House (of Representatives), (U.S. or national) legislature
Who does a senator represent?
The people of their state.
What is the supreme law of land?
The Constitution.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain), declared our independence (from Great Britain), said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury, and vote in a federal election
What does the Consitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans
How many U.S. Senates are there?
100
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president
What month do we vote for president?
November
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States, and/or the flag.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Who vetos bills?
The President
How many of the U.S. Representatives vote?
435
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election, and run for federal office
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote), You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote, Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote), A male citizen of any race (can vote).
Every how many years do we elect a new Senator?
6 years
What does the cabinet do?
Advises the president
How many years till a U.S. Representative election
2 years
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th