FL Civic Literacy Test

What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution What does the Constitution do? -Sets up the government -Defines the government -Protects basic rights of Americans 00:27 01:34 The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are they? "We the people..." What is an amendment? A change or an addition to the Constitution What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? The Bill of Rights What is one right or Freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment? Freedom of speech How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27 What did the Declaration of Independence do? Declared independence from Great Britain What are the rights granted by the Declaration of Independence? -Life -Liberty -Pursuit of Happiness What is freedom of religion? Right to practice or not practice any religion What is the economic system used in the US? Market Economic System What is the "rule of law"? Everyone must obey the law 00:01 01:34 Which is NOT a branch of government? Presidential Branch What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Checks and balances Who is in charge of the executive branch? President Who makes federal laws? Legislative branch/Congress What are the two parts of the US Congress? House of Representatives and Senate How many US Senators are there? 100 For how many years is a United States Senator elected? 6 Name one of your state Senators in 2019 -Marco Rubio -Rick Scott How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? 435 For how many years is a US Representative elected? 2 Name one of your U.S. representatives -Ramon Alexander -Loranne Ausley Who does a Senator represent? All people of the state Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? Number based on population For how many years is a US President elected? 4 In what month do Americans vote for President? November What is the name of the current US president? Donald Trump What is the name of the current US Vice President? Mike Pence If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Vice President If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes president? Speaker of the House Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? President Who signs bills to become laws? President Who can veto bills? President