the constitution ANS -what is the supreme law of the land?
Sets up the government. Defines the government. Protects basic rights of Americans. ANS -What does
the constitution do?
We the people ANS -First 3 words of the constitution?
A change or addition to the constitution. ANS -What is an amendment?
Bill of Rights ANS -What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution?
Freedom of speech ANS -One freedom from the first amendment?
27 ANS -How many amendments does the constitution have?
Declared our independence from Great Britain ANS -What does the Declaration of Independence do?
Life and Liberty ANS -What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion ANS -What is freedom of religion?
Capitalist economy. Market economy. ANS -What is the economic system in the United States?
Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is
above the law. ANS -What is the rule of the law?
, Congress ANS -Name one branch of the government
Checks and balances. Separation of powers. ANS -What stops one brand of government from becoming
too powerful?
The president ANS -Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Congress. Senate and House. Legislators. ANS -Who makes federal laws?
The Senate and House (of representatives) ANS -What are the 2 parts of the U.S. Congress?
100 ANS -How many U.S. Senators are there?
6 ANS -We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Ron Johnson ANS -Who is one of your states U.S. Senators now?
435 ANS -The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
2 ANS -We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Paul Ryan ANS -Name your U.S. Representative
All people of the state ANS -Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
The states population ANS -Who do some states have more representatives than other states?
4 ANS -We elect a president for how many years?
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