Questions and Answers
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Right to bear arms, freedom of speech.
What is freedom of religion?
Freedom to practice any religious belief or to have none.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president.
Name one branch or part of the government.
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
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Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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Who is the commander in chief of the military?
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If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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Who vetoes bills?
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What does the president's cabinet do?
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We elect a US senator for how many years?
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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We elect the president for how many years?
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words?
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Who makes federal laws?
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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What is the rule of law?
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What does the constitution do?
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
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What are the two major political parties in the United States today?
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Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
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Who does the U.S. Senator represent?
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
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What happened at the constitutional convention?
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How many amendments does the constitution have?
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Name one U.S. Territory.
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What does the judicial branch do?
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Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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What is an amendment?
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What is the capital of the United States?
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What are two cabinet level positions?
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What is the economic system in the United States?
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Who is one of Utah's Senators now?
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Study Notes
Rights and Freedoms
- Rights of everyone in the U.S. include the right to bear arms and freedom of speech.
- Freedom of religion allows individuals to practice any faith or none at all.
Government Structure
- The executive branch is led by the president.
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
- Powers belonging to the states include education, law enforcement, and land use.
Leadership and Authority
- The president serves as the commander in chief of the military.
- If both the president and Vice President are unable to serve, the Speaker of the House takes over.
- The president has the authority to veto bills.
Legislative Branch
- The president's cabinet provides advice and support to the president.
- U.S. senators are elected for a term of six years, while the president is elected for four years.
- Federal laws are created by Congress, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Judicial System
- The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and has nine justices.
- The rule of law mandates that everyone, including government leaders, must adhere to the law.
Constitutional Principles
- The Constitution establishes the framework for government and protects Americans' basic rights.
- The Constitution consists of 27 amendments and can be changed or added to over time.
Taxation and Elections
- Federal income tax forms must be submitted by April 15th each year.
- Major political parties in the U.S. today are the Democrat and Republican parties.
- Citizens must be at least eighteen years old to vote for president.
Government Powers
- The federal government has powers such as printing money, declaring war, creating an army, and making treaties.
Representation
- U.S. Senators represent all citizens of their respective states.
- Amendments concerning voting include the requirement to be at least eighteen years old, with no restriction based on gender or race.
Historical Context
- The Constitutional Convention resulted in the drafting of the Constitution by the founding fathers.
- One U.S. territory is Puerto Rico.
Civic Engagement
- Americans can participate in democracy by voting or running for office.
Additional Facts
- The House of Representatives has 435 voting members, with representation based on state population.
- An amendment is defined as a change or addition to the Constitution.
- The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
- Cabinet-level positions include Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense.
- The economic system in the U.S. is characterized as capitalist, market-based, or enterprise-oriented.
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