David Sylvester AP Government FINAL Lawrence D Bell (i hate sylvester)

What is the supreme law of the land?

Constitution

What does the Constitution do?

▪ sets up the government

▪ defines the government

▪ 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)

an addition (to the Constitution)

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

religion

speech

press

assembly

petition the government

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights

2) Keep and bare arms

3) No quartering of troops

4a) No unreasonable search and seizure

4b) Probable cause and awarreant

5a) Grand Jury

5b) No double jeopardy

5c) No self incrimination

5d) Due process

5e) eminent domain

6a)

6b)

6c)

7) Civil trial of government sui

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

27

13) Abolishes slavery or servitude

14) Grants citizenship to all born or naturalized citizens in the U.S and guarentees equal protection, and protects against the deprivation of rights, and fundamental rights from unjust governmental interference

16) Authorizes federal income tax

22) Limits president to two terms

23)Grants Washington D.C citizens the right to vote in presidential elections

27)Delays congressional pay raises until after the next election

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

announced our independence (from Great Britain)

declared our independence (from Great Britain)

said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

What are three rights in the Declaration of Independence?

life

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?

capitalist economy

market economy

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law.

Leaders must obey the law.

Government must obey the law.

No one is above the law.

Name one branch or part of the government.

Congress

legislative

President

executive

the courts

judicial

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances

separation of power

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

president

Who makes federal laws?

▪ Congress

▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)

▪ (U.S. or national) legislature

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

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

Ted Cruz

John Cornyn

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

435

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

two

Name your U.S. Representative.

Beth Van Duyne

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

because they have more people

because some states have more people

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?

Donald Trump

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

J.D Vance

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?

the 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 Agriculture

▪ Secretary of Commerce

▪ Secretary of Defense

▪ Secretary of Education

▪ Secretary of Energy

▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services

▪ Secretary of Homeland Security

▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

▪ Secretary of the Interior

▪ Secretary of Labor

▪ Secretary of State

▪ Secretary of Transportation

▪ Secretary of the Treasury

▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs

▪ Attorney General

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws

explains laws

resolves disputes (disagreements)

decides if a law goes against the Constitution

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?

to print money

to declare war

to create an army

to make treaties

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

provide schooling and education

provide protection (police)

provide safety (fire department)

get a driver's license

approve zoning and land use

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Jay Inslee

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?

Mike Johnson

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote)

You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote

Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)

A male citizen of any race (can vote).

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

serve on a jury

vote in a federal election

Name one right only for United States citizens.

vote in a federal election

run for federal office

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

freedom of expression

freedom of speech

freedom of assembly

freedom to petition the gov

freedom of religion

the right to bear arms

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

the US

the flag

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

▪ give up loyalty to other countries

▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States

▪ obey the laws of the United States

▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed)

▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)

▪ be loyal to the United States

How old do citizens have do be to vote for president?

eighteen and older

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

▪ vote

▪ join a political party

▪ help with a campaign

▪ join a civic group

▪ join a community group

▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue

▪ call Senators and Representatives

▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy

▪ run for office

▪ write to a newspaper

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

april 15