1-25 Flashcards

1
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What is the supreme law of the land

A

The Constitution

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2
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What does the Constitution do

A

sets up the government

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3
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What are the first 3 words of the Constitution

A

We the people

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4
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What is an amendment

A

a change to the Constitution

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5
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What do we call the first 10 amendments

A

The Bill of Rights

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6
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What is one right of the 1st Amendment

A

Freedom of Speech

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7
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How many amendments are there

A

27

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8
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What did the Declaration of Independence do

A

said that the United States is free from Great Britain

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9
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What are 3 rights in the Declaration of Independence

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life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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10
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What is freedom of religion

A

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion at all

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11
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What is the economic system

A

Capitalist

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12
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What is the rule of law

A

No one is above the law, even leaders must obey the law

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13
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Name one branch of the government

A

Congress, President, or the courts

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14
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What stops one branch from being too powerful

A

Separation of powers and checks and balances

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15
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Who is in charge of the executive branch

A

The President

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16
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Who makes federal laws

A

Senate and House of Representatives

17
Q

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress

A

Senate and House of Representatives

18
Q

How many Senators

A

100

19
Q

How many years is a Senator elected for

A

6

20
Q

Who is your Senator

A

Chris Murphy or Richard Blumenthal

21
Q

How many members of the House

A

435

22
Q

How many years is a Representative elected for

A

2

23
Q

Name your Represenative

A

John Larson

24
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Who does the Senator represent

A

all the people of the state

25
Q

Why do some states have more representatives

A

more people in the state