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50 Cards in this Set
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What is the supreme law of the land?
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The Constitution
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What does the Constitution do?
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1: sets up the government
2: defines the government 3: protects basic rights of Americans |
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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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We the People
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What is an amendment?
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1: a change (to the Constitution)
2: an addition (to the Constitution) |
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution
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The Bill of Rights
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What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
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-religion
-assembly -press -petition the government |
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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twenty-seven (27)
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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-announced our independence (from Great Britain)
-declared our independence (from Great Britain) - said that the United States is free (from Great Britain) |
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What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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1. life
2. liberty 3. pursuit of happiness |
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What is freedom of religion?
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
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What is the economic system in the United States?*
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Capitalist economy
and Market economy |
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What is the "rule of law"?
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- Everyone must follow the law.
- Leaders must obey the law. -Government must obey the law. -No one is above the law. |
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Name ONE branch or part of the government.
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Congress
legislative President executive the courts judicial |
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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1. checks and balances
2. separation of powers |
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
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the President
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Who makes federal laws?
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1. Congress
2. Senate and House (of Representatives) 3. (U.S. or national) legislature |
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
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the Senate and House (of Representatives)
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
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one hundred (100)
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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six (6)
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Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators?*
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_________________
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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four hundred thirty-five (435)
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
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2 (two)
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Name your U.S. Representative
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__________________
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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all people of the state
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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- (because of) the state's population
-(because) they have more people - (because) some states have more people |
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We elect a President for how many years?
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four (4)
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In what month do we vote for President?*
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November
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
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______________________
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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___________________
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Vice President
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Speaker of the House
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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the President
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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the President
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Who vetoes bills?
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the President
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
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advises the President
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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1. Secretary of Education
2. Secretary of Education |
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Does the judicial branch do?
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1. reviews laws
2. explains laws 3. resolves disputes (disagreements) 4. decides if a law goes against the Constitution |
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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the Supreme Court
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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nine (9)
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
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______________________
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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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1. to print money
2. to declare war 3. to create an army 4. to make treaties |
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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-provide schooling and education
-provide protection (police) -provide safety (fire departments) -give a driver's license |
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Who is the Governor of your state?
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__________________
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What is the capital of your state?*
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Phoenix
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
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Democratic and Republican
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What is the political party of the President now?
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Republican (Party)
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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________________________
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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-Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
-You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. - Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) - A male citizen of any race (can vote). |
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
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1. serve on a jury or
2. vote |
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What are two rights only for United States citizens?
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1. apply for a federal job
2. vote 3. run for office 4. carry a U.S. passport |
