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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries • defend the Constitution and laws of the United States • obey the laws of the United States • serve in the U.S. military
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain) • declared our independence (from Great Britain)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life • liberty • pursuit of happiness
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote • join a political party • help with a campaign • join a civic group • join a community group • give an elected official your opinion on an issue
What is the capital of your state?
Albany
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States • the flag
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Andrew Cuomo
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
In what month do we vote for President?
November
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States • the flag
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression • freedom of speech • freedom of assembly • freedom to petition the government • freedom of religion • the right to bear arms
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election • run for federal office
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury • vote in a federal election
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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