NC Jackson County Flashcards
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Roy Cooper (Democratic)
What is the capital of your state?
Raleigh
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
Thom Tillis and Ted Budd
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
Name your U.S. Representative.
Chuck Edwards (Republican)
What is an amendment?
a change (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?
religion
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
liberty, pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
Market economy
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law
Name one branch or part of the governmen
President
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Separation of power
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(because of) the state’s population
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?
The 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 vetoes bills?
The president
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Vice President and Attorney General
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court