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What is the form of government of the United States?
representative democracy or democracy
What is the supreme law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
Name one thing the Constitution does?
creates a national government
How are changes made to the Constitution?
amendments
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
civil rights
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, or Magna Carta
There are 3 branches of government. Why?
to divide the powers
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The president of the United States is in charge of which branch?
Executive
Which part of the federal government writes laws?
Legislative Branch or Congress
How many senators does each state have?
2
The president of the United States is elected for how many years ?
4
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Trump
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
the President
What does the judicial branch do?
explain laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Name one power that is only for the federal government
declare war
coin money
make treaties
Name one power that is only for the state government
education
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
citizens
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
join the military
vote
pay taxes