AZ Civics Test Flashcards
Supreme Law of the Land
Constitution
What does the constitution do?
- Sets up government
- Defines government
- Protects US Citizens rights
What are the first 3 words of the constitution?
We the people
Amendment
A change or addition to the constitution
First 10 amendments to the constitution?
Bill of rights
One right or freedom of the first amendment?
- Speech
- Religion
- Assembly
- Press
- Petition
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared and announced our independence and freedom from Great Britain
Two rights of the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Freedom of religion
You can practice any religion or not practice any religion
US economic system
Capitalist and market economy
Rule of law
No one is above the law- not the government or the leaders. Everyone must follow the law.
Name one branch of government
Congress, legislative, judicial, executive, president, the courts
What stops one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances. As well as separation of powers.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and house of reps, and US or National legislature
Two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and House of reps
How many senators in the US?
100
We elect a US senator for how many years?
6 years
Who is one of your states senators now?
Jon Kyl, Kyrsten Sinema