Citizenship Mini Unit Review Kit Flashcards
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
- Sets up the government
- Defines the government
- Protects the basic rights of Americans
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? (Think RAPPS)
- Religion
- Assembly
- Press
- Petition
- Speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our independence from Great Britain
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
- Life
- Liberty
- Pursuit of Happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
The United States most closely reflects which economic system?
capitalist economy aka 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.
▪ Legislative Branch (Congress)
▪ Executive Branch (The President)
▪ Judicial Branch (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 federal laws?
▪ The Legislative Branch aka Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
▪ the Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there?
▪ one hundred (two per state)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
▪ six
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators right now?
▪ Roy Blunt (R)
▪ Josh Hawley (R)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
▪ two (2)
Name your U.S. Representative. This varies based on where you live.
▪ Emanuel Cleaver (5th District)
▪ Sam Graves (6th District)
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
▪ all people of the state (so for us, all of the people of Missouri)
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? All
of the following are acceptable answers
