Exam Flashcards
(100 cards)
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What does the Constitution do? (3)
1) Sets up government
2) Defines the government
3) Protects Americans’ basic rights
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 or addition to the Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is one right provided by the first amendment?
Speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty-seven
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced that the American colonies were independent from 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 whatever religion you prefer, or practice no religion, without threat of punishment.
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist, market-based economy.
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone in a society must obey laws, and no one is above it.
What are the three branches of government, and their main actor(s)?
Executive: President, Legislative: Congress, and Judicial: the court system
What concept stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is in charge of the Executive branch?
President
Who makes Federal Laws?
Congress
What are the two parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives and The Senate.
How many Senators are there?
100
How long is a senator in office?
Six years
Who is one of Florida’s senators?
Lil’ Marco or Voldemort
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How long is a Representative in office?
Two years
Name the Representative of Leon County, FL.
There are two, Al Lawson and Neal Dunn.
Who does a US Senator represent?
All citizens of a state