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What is the supreme law of the land?
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
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?
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?
What is an amendment?
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
What is freedom of religion?
What is freedom of religion?
What is the economic system in the United States?
What is the economic system in the United States?
What is the 'rule of law'?
What is the 'rule of law'?
Name one branch or part of the government?
Name one branch or part of the government?
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Who makes federal laws?
Who makes federal laws?
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
How many U.S. senators are there?
How many U.S. senators are there?
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
Name your U.S. representative.
Name your U.S. representative.
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
We elect a president for how many years?
We elect a president for how many years?
In what month do we vote for president?
In what month do we vote for president?
What is the name of the president of the United States now?
What is the name of the president of the United States now?
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Who is the commander in chief of the military?
Who is the commander in chief of the military?
Who signs bills to become laws?
Who signs bills to become laws?
Who vetoes bills?
Who vetoes bills?
What does the president's cabinet do?
What does the president's cabinet do?
What are two cabinet-level positions?
What are two cabinet-level positions?
What does the judicial branch do?
What does the judicial branch do?
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.
