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