American Government Flashcards
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
- Sets up the government
- Defines the government
- Protects basic rights of America
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 to the Constitution
- An addition to the Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution>
The Bill of Rights
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
You could choose any of the following:
1. Speech
2. Religion
3. Assembly
4. Press
5. Petition the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
- Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or choose not to practice a religion.
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy or market economy.
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.
Name one branch or part of the government.
Any of the below:
1. Congress
2. legislative
3. President
4. executive
5. Judicial
6. the courts
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes the federal laws?
- Congress
- Senate and House of Representatives
- U.S. or national legislature
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
6
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
Mark Kelly
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Name your U.S. Representative
Juan Ciscomani
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state he was elected to represent
Why doe some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because some states have more people
We elect a President for how many years?
4
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
Who vetos bills?
the President
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advice the President
What are two cabinet-level positions?
- Secretary of Defense
- Secretary of Education
What does the judicial branch do?
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes
- Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the highest court in the Unites States?
the Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States right now?
John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government
to print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Katie Hobbs
What is the capital of your state?
Phoenix
What are the 2 major political parties in the United States
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the current President?
Democratic
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin McCarthy
There are four admendments to the constitution about who can vote. What one way
Older than 18 to vote
What is one responsibillitu that is only for the united states citizen.
Serve on jury
Name one right only for united states citizen
vote infederal election
What are two rights for every US citizen
speech,expression
what do we show loyalty when we say the pledge of alligance.
United states
Whats one promise u make when u become a US citizen
Give up loyalty to other countries
what are 2 ways citizens can participate in their democracy
vote, join political party
When is the last day you can send in federal income ta forms
April 15
When must all men register for selective service
Age 18
what is 1 reason y colonnist came to america
Freedom
who lived in america b4 europeians arrived
Ammerican Indians
WHy did colinist fight the british
High taxes
Who wrote the decleration of independence
Thomas jefferson
When was the decleration adopted
July 4, 1776
13 OG colonies name 3
New hampshire, Massachuteses, Rhode island
What happend at the constitutional convention
the constitution was written
When was constitution written
1787
THE FEDERALIST papers supported the passage of the constitution, name 1 of the writers
Alexander Hamilton
Whats one thing ben franklin is known for
US diplomat
what did the emancipation proclamation do
Freed slaves
What did Susan B do
fought for womens rights
Name one war fought by the united states
WW1
Who was president in WW1
Woodrow Wilson
Who was president during great depression
Frankilin roosevelt
B4 presidet Eisenower was a general, what war was he in
WW2
During cold war, what was the main concern of US
Communisum
What movement tried to end racial discrimination
Civil rights movement
Name on indian tribe
Cherokee
Name one of the 2 longest rivers
Mississippi
Name one US territory
Puerto Rico
Name one state that boarders canada
Maine
What is the name of the national anthem
Star spangked banner
Two national holidays
New years, Martin luther king Jr day
