America: The Quiz on the Constitution
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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, 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?

<p>A change or an addition to the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bill of Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

<p>Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

<p>27</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

<p>Announced or declared our independence from Great Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

<p>Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is freedom of religion?

<p>You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic system in the United States?

<p>Capitalism or a market economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'rule of law'?

<p>Everyone must follow the law, leaders must obey the law, government must obey the law, no one is above the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one branch or part of the government?

<p>Legislative, Executive, Judicial</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

<p>Checks and balances and/or Separation of Powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

<p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who makes federal laws?

<p>Congress, Senate and House of Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

<p>Senate and House of Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many U.S. senators are there?

<p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow</p> Signup and view all the answers

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

<p>435</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name your U.S. representative.

<p>Most of you will have Peter Meijer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

<p>The entire state they were elected from.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

<p>More population = more representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

We elect a president for how many years?

<p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what month do we vote for president?

<p>November</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the president of the United States now?

<p>Joe Biden</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Kamala Harris</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

<p>The vice president</p> Signup and view all the answers

If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

<p>The Speaker of the House</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the commander in chief of the military?

<p>The president</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who signs bills to become laws?

<p>The president</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who vetoes bills?

<p>The president</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the president's cabinet do?

<p>Advises the president</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two cabinet-level positions?

<p>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, Vice President</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the judicial branch do?

<p>Reviews/interprets laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if a law goes against the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitution and Its Role

  • The Constitution is the supreme law of the land, establishing the framework for the government.
  • It defines governmental structure and protects the basic rights of Americans.
  • The phrase "We the people" signifies the concept of self-governance.

Amendments and Rights

  • An amendment refers to a change or addition to the Constitution, with a total of 27 amendments enacted.
  • The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights, guaranteeing fundamental freedoms such as speech, religion, and assembly.

Declaration of Independence

  • The Declaration of Independence announces the separation from Great Britain.
  • Key rights mentioned include Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Government Structure

  • The U.S. government operates under the principle of "rule of law," ensuring everyone and all leaders must comply with the law.
  • It is divided into three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial, which maintain a system of checks and balances.

Legislative Branch

  • Congress, comprising the Senate and House of Representatives, is responsible for making federal laws.
  • The Senate consists of 100 members, serving six-year terms, while the House has 435 voting members serving two-year terms.
  • Representatives in Congress are allocated based on population, resulting in varying numbers across states.

Executive Branch

  • The President is the head of the Executive branch, elected for a four-year term, with elections held in November.
  • Current officials include President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
  • The President serves as the Commander in Chief of the military and has the authority to sign bills into law or veto them.

Judicial Branch

  • The Judicial branch interprets and reviews laws, resolves legal disputes, and ensures laws align with the Constitution.
  • The highest court in the United States is the Supreme Court.

Cabinet and Its Functions

  • The President's Cabinet advises the President and consists of various cabinet-level positions, including Secretaries of various departments such as Agriculture, Defense, and State.

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Test your knowledge about the Constitution of the United States with this engaging quiz. It covers essential principles, rights, and the framework of government as established by this founding document. Perfect for students and anyone interested in American civics.

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