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what is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government,defines the government, and 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?
27
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Became free 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 the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy and market economy
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?
Checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, house of representatives, and senate
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and the 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?
Residents of U.S. territories
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Name your U.S. Representative.
William R. Timmons