Why do some states have more representatives than other states?

Because states have different populations

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one (or more) powers of the federal gov't?

Print money, declare war, create an army, or make treaties

What is one (or more) promise(s) you make when you become a United States citizen?

Defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.

What are two (or more) rights of everyone living in the United States?

Freedom of Speech, religion, assembly, and expression

What is the “rule of law”?

Everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government

Name one (or more) right that is only for United States citizens.

Vote in a federal election and run for federal office

What is one (or more) responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Serve on a jury and vote in a federal election

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Announced our freedom and independence from Great Britain

What is one (or more) right(s) or freedom(s) from the First Amendment?

Freedom of speech, press, religion, or assembly

What are the parts of the U.S. Congress?

Senate and House of Representatives

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one (or more) power of the states?

Provide schools, police and fire departments, and driver’s licenses

What are two (or more) rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

What are two (or more) ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, run for office

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Check and balances or separation of powers

What is an amendment?

A modification or addition to the Constitution

What does the judicial branch do?

Review and explain laws and resolve disputes

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion or not practice a religion

What does the Constitution do?

Arranges the federal government and protects basic rights of Americans

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1
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
Because states have different populations
All states have the same number of representatives
Because states have different land areas
Because states joined the U.S. in different years
2
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one (or more) powers of the federal gov't?
Provide schools, police and fire department, and emergency services
Print money, declare war, create an army, or make treaties
Collect property taxes and sales taxes
Issue licenses for drivers, businesses, and hunting and fishing
3
What is one (or more) promise(s) you make when you become a United States citizen?
Agree to never divulge the secret “U.S. citizens’ handshake
Agree to never move to any other country
Agree with everything the President, Congress, and Supreme Court says/does
Defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
4
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
11
9
5
7
5
What are two (or more) rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of Speech, religion, assembly, and expression
Get a U.S. passport and cross the border whenever and wherever you want
Free housing, health care, and college tuition
Vote in a federal election and run for office
6
Who vetoes bills?
President
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Treasurer of the United States
Vice President
7
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
8
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Ten Commandments
9
Who makes federal laws?
State legislatures
Parliament
Citizens vote in special elections
Congress
10
What is the “rule of law”?
The President must make the laws
Everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government
The Supreme Court must make the laws
The Congress must make the laws
11
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Dictator
Emperor
Congress
President
12
Name one (or more) right that is only for United States citizens.
Travel on airplanes and drive on interstate highways
Vote in a state election and run for state office
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, expression
Vote in a federal election and run for federal office
13
What is the supreme law of the land?
Monroe Doctrine
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
14
What is one (or more) responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Do volunteer work
Pay taxes and work in the US
Serve on a jury and vote in a federal election
Obey all federal, state, and local laws
15
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
100
100
535
435
16
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Freed the slaves
Announced our freedom and independence from Europe
Announced our freedom and independence from Great Britain
Warned Europe not to interfere with the Americas
17
What is one (or more) right(s) or freedom(s) from the First Amendment?
Right to bear arms
Right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 or more
Freedom of speech, press, religion, or assembly
Right to a speedy and public trial
18
Who signs bills to become laws?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
President
Vice President
Secretary of State
19
What are the parts of the U.S. Congress?
House of Lords and House of Commons
Democrats and Republicans
Elders and Deacons
Senate and House of Representatives
20
What is the highest court in the United States?
District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Federal Court
21
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one (or more) power of the states?
Make treaties with foreign countries
Provide schools, police and fire departments, and driver’s licenses
Print money and maintain checks and balances over the IRS
Declare war on other states
22
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2
6
8
For life
23
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10
27
25
26
24
What are two (or more) rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Health, wealth, and wisdom
Free college tuition, iPhones, and health care
Truth, honor, and the American way
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
25
Who is Commander in Chief of the military?
Secretary of War
President
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of Defense
26
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
The people who voted for him/her
All US citizens
The people of his/her district
27
What are two (or more) ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Display the flag on national holidays and other days of significance
Know all of the words to the National Anthem and the Gettysburg Address
Vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, run for office
Compete for the U.S. team in the Olympics and other sporting events
28
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President
Writes speeches for the President
Handles all correspondence and paperwork for the President.
Securely contains the President’s dishes, linens, tools, or medicine
29
We elect a President for how many years?
4
6
2
8
30
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age 16
At age 19
At age 18
At age 21
31
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Check and balances or separation of powers
Citizens can protest laws that they do not like
The United Nations may intervene
The media or investigative journalism
32
What is an amendment?
A modification or addition to the Constitution
A special trial
A secret communication between government officials
An executive order
33
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16
19
21
18
34
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
4
6
8
35
What does the judicial branch do?
Review and explain laws and resolve disputes
Recommend new laws to Congress
Oversee national security
Amend the Constitution when the states disagree
36
What is freedom of religion?
Religious leaders are free to make whatever rules that they want
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
Worship services must be free so no admission fees are charged
You can choose to practice any one of the 7 government-approved religions
37
What does the Constitution do?
Warns Europe not to interfere with the Americas
Arranges the federal government and protects basic rights of Americans
Instructs each state how to arrange its state government
Declares that the US is a free and independent nation
38
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Four score and
Life, Liberty, Happiness
We the people
Our country shall
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
President
The U.S. and its flag
The state or territory where you live
The Supreme Court

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