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What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What does the constitution do?
Set up the government
The idea of self government is in the first three wars of the constitution what are these three words?
We the people
What is an amendment?
a change ( to the constitution).
what do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution
the bill of rights
What is one right of freedom from the first amendment?
speech
How many amendments does a constitution have?
Twenty-seven 27
What did the declaration of independence do?
Announce our independence from Great Britain
What are two rights in the declaration of independence
Life and liberty
What is freedom of religion
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What is economy system in the United States
Capitalist economy
Market economy
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law
Name, one branch or part of the government
Congress, president, executive
What steps, one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
The Senate and house of representatives
How many US senators are there?
100
We elect a US senator for how many
Six
Who is one of your states US senators now?
Jon Ossoff- Raphael Warnock
The house of representatives how many voting members
435
We elect a US representative for how many years
two 2
Name your US representative
Barry Loudermilk
Who does a US senator represent?
All people of the state
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because of the states population
We elect a president for how many years
four
In what month do we vote for president?
November
What is the name of the president of the United
Donald J Trump
What is the name of the vice president of the United States?
JD Vince
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 presidents cabinet do?
Advises the president
What are two cabinet level positions?
Secretary, agriculture
Secretary of homeland security
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
9 justices
Who is the chief justice of the United States now?
Chief judge of the Supreme Court
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government what is one power of the federal government?
To print money
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states?
Provide schooling in education
Give a drivers license
Who is the governor of your state now?
Brian Kemp
what is the capital of your state?
Atlanta
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and republican
What is the political party of the president now?
Republican
What is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now?
Mike Johnson
There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote describe one of them
Citizens 18 and older can vote
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury.
Name one right only for United States citizens?
Vote in a federal election
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
The flag
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Be loyal to the United States
How old do the citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote
Run for office
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When must all men register for the selective service?
At age 18
What is one reason colonist came to America
Freedom
Who live in America before European arrive?
American Indians
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans