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What is the capital of your state?
Albany, NY
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Andrew Cuomo
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
In what month do we vote for President?
November
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
▪ six (6)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
he Senate and House (of Representatives)
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
Name three branch or part of the government
Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law. ▪ Leaders must obey the law
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution) ▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
▪ We the People
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government ▪ defines the government ▪ protects basic rights of Americans
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution