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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? (Select all that apply)
What does the Constitution do? (Select all that apply)
- Sets up the government (correct)
- Defines the government (correct)
- Protects basic rights of Americans (correct)
- None of the above
What are the first three words of the Constitution that represent the idea of self-government?
What are the first three words of the Constitution that represent the idea of self-government?
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? (Select all that apply)
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? (Select all that apply)
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?
What is the highest court in the United States?
What is the highest court in the United States?
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Who is the Governor of your state now?
What is the capital of your state?
What is the capital of your state?
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
What is the political party of the President now?
What is the political party of the President now?
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Name one right only for United States citizens.
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
What is one reason colonists came to America?
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
There were 13 original states. Name three.
There were 13 original states. Name three.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
When was the Constitution written?
When was the Constitution written?
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Who is the 'Father of Our Country'?
Who is the 'Father of Our Country'?
Who was the first President?
Who was the first President?
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Who was President during World War I?
Who was President during World War I?
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Name one U.S. territory.
Name one U.S. territory.
Name one state that borders Canada.
Name one state that borders Canada.
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Name one state that borders Mexico.
What is the capital of the United States?
What is the capital of the United States?
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
What is the name of the national anthem?
What is the name of the national anthem?
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Study Notes
Constitution and Government
- The Constitution serves as the supreme law of the land.
- It establishes the government structure, defines its powers, and protects the basic rights of Americans.
- The first three words of the Constitution, "We the people," emphasizes the concept of self-government.
- An amendment signifies a change or addition to the Constitution.
- The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments of the Constitution.
Rights and Freedoms
- The First Amendment guarantees freedoms including speech, religion, assembly, press, and petitioning the government.
- Freedom of religion allows individuals to practice any faith or none at all.
- Key rights from the Declaration of Independence include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Government Structure
- The U.S. government comprises three branches: legislative (Congress), executive (President), and judicial (courts).
- A system of checks and balances prevents any branch from becoming too powerful.
- The President leads the executive branch, while Congress, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives, creates federal laws.
- There are 100 U.S. Senators and 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.
Elections and Political representation
- U.S. Senators are elected for six-year terms, while Representatives serve two-year terms.
- Citizens must be at least 18 years old to vote for President, who is elected every four years in November.
- The 27th amendment establishes that men must register for Selective Service at age 18.
Historical Context
- The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, mainly authored by Thomas Jefferson.
- Important conflicts in U.S. history include the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.
- Abraham Lincoln is notable for the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in the Confederacy.
Citizen Responsibilities
- Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections and run for federal office.
- Citizens have responsibilities such as serving on juries and obeying the laws of the land.
Civic Engagement
- Americans can contribute to democracy by voting, joining political or civic groups, and participating in campaigns.
- The last day for submitting federal income tax forms is April 15.
Major Events and Symbols
- Significant national events include the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
- The United States' flag has 13 stripes representing the original colonies and 50 stars symbolizing each state.
Geography and Landmarks
- Major U.S. rivers include the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, while the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans border the West and East coasts, respectively.
- The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C., and the Statue of Liberty is located in New York Harbor.
Political Parties and Leadership
- The two main political parties in the U.S. are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party; the current President, Donald J. Trump, is from the Republican Party.
- Nancy Pelosi serves as the current Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Native American History
- Prior to European arrival, the land was inhabited by American Indians or Native Americans, with tribes such as the Cherokee and Navajo.
American Values
- Loyalty is shown to the United States and its flag in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- A promise made by new citizens includes giving up loyalty to other countries and defending the Constitution.
Federal and State Powers
- Federal powers include printing money and declaring war, whereas state powers consist of providing education and safety through services like police and fire departments.
Holidays and Celebrations
- Independence Day is celebrated on July 4, and national holidays include Thanksgiving and Memorial Day. The national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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Test your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution with these flashcards designed to cover essential principles of civic literacy in Florida. Each card includes key questions and answers that focus on the supreme law of the land and the governing authority it establishes.
