Test 1 Flashcards
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
protects 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)
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?*
speech
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
25
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
President
Who makes federal laws
Congress
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the 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 the people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states
Population of the state
We elect a President for how many years
4
what month do we vote for President?*
November
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now
Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice president
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
president
Who signs bills to become laws?
President
Who vetoes bills?
President
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
what are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of the Treasury and Education
What does the judicial branch do?
Explains laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal
government?
Print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Education
What is the capital of your state?
Olympia
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now
Democratic
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now
Johnson
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
18 and older can vote
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
vote
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States
Speech and religion
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance
The US
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen
give up loyalty to other countries
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
18
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy
vote
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When must all men register for the Selective Service
18
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
