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What is the supreme law of the land?

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the Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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• sets up the government
• defines the government
• protects basic rights of Americans

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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

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We the People

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What is an amendment?

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• a change (to the Constitution)
• an addition (to the Constitution)

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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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the Bill of Rights

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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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• speech
• religion
• assembly
• press
• petition the government

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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twenty-seven (27)

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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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• announced our independence (from Great Britain)
• declared our independence (from Great Britain)
• said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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• life
• liberty
• pursuit of happiness

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What is freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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What is the economic system in the United States?

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• capitalist economy
• market economy

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What is the “rule of law”?

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• Everyone must follow the law.
• Leaders must obey the law.
• Government must obey the law.
• No one is above the law.

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Name one branch or part of the government.*

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• Congress
• legislative
• President
• executive
• the courts
• judicial

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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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• checks and balances
• separation of powers

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President

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Who makes federal laws?

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• Congress
• Senate and House (of Representatives)
• (U.S. or national) legislature

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

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The Senate and House (of Representatives)

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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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One hundred (100)

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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

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Six (6)

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Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

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BUTLER, Laphonza Romanique
PADILLA, Alejandro (Alex)

Reference: https://www.senate.gov/states/CA/senators.htm

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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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Four hundred thirty-five (435)

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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

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Two (2)

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Name your U.S. Representative.

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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

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all people of the state

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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
• (because of) the state’s population • (because) they have more people • (because) some states have more people
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We elect a President for how many years?
Four (4)
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In what month do we vote for President?
November
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
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Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
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Who vetoes bills?
the President
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
• Secretary of Agriculture • Secretary of Commerce • Secretary of Defense • Secretary of Education • Secretary of Energy • Secretary of Health and Human Services • Secretary of Homeland Security • Secretary of Housing and Urban Development • Secretary of the Interior • Secretary of Labor • Secretary of State • Secretary of Transportation • Secretary of the Treasury • Secretary of Veterans Affairs • Attorney General • Vice President
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What does the judicial branch do?
• reviews laws • explains laws • resolves disputes (disagreements) • decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9) - One (1) chief justice - Eight (8) associate justices Reference: [https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/justices.aspx#:~:text=Nine%20Justices%20make%20up%20the%20current%20Supreme%20Court%3A%20one%20Chief%20Justice%20and%20eight%20Associate%20Justices.](http://)
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr. Reference: [https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/justices.aspx#:~:text=Honorable%20John%20G.%20Roberts%2C%20Jr.](http://)
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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
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
* provide schooling and education * provide protection (police) * provide safety (fire departments) * give a driver’s license * approve zoning and land use
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Who is the Governor of your state now?
Gavin Newsom Reference: [https://www.gov.ca.gov/#:~:text=Gavin%20Newsom%20is%20the%20Governor%20of%20California.%20He%20previously%20served%20as%20Lieutenant%20Governor%20of%20California%20and%20Mayor%20of%20San%20Francisco.%20He%20was%20sworn%20into%20office%20on%20January%207%2C%202019.](http://)
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What is the capital of your state?
Sacramento Reference: [https://www.assembly.ca.gov/public-services/visit-state-capitol#:~:text=With%20this%20in%20mind%2C%20the%20Legislature%20determined%20that%20Sacramento%20would%20be%20the%20state%E2%80%99s%20capital%20and%20moved%20from%20Benicia%20in%20February%201854](http://)
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
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What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic Reference: [https://constitutionus.com/us-naturalization-test/political-party-of-president/#:~:text=The%20current%20president%20of%20the%20United%20States%2C%20Joe%20Biden%2C%20is%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Democratic%20Party](http://)
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Congressman Mike Johnson Reference: [https://www.house.gov/feature-stories/2023-10-25-new-speaker-of-the-house](http://)
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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)
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• serve on a jury • vote in a federal election
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Name one right only for United States citizens.
• vote in a federal election • run for federal office
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
• freedom of expression • freedom of speech • freedom of assembly • freedom to petition the government • freedom of religion • the right to bear arms
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
• the United States • the flag
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
• give up loyalty to other countries • defend the Constitution and laws of the United States • obey the laws of the United States • serve in the U.S. military (if needed) • serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) • be loyal to the United States
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
• vote • join a political party • help with a campaign • join a civic group • join a community group • give an elected official your opinion on an issue • call Senators and Representatives • publicly support or oppose an issue or policy • run for office • write to a newspaper
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
• April 15
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?
• at age eighteen (18) • between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

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