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What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution What does the Constitution do? It lists the powers of the federal government The idea of self-government is in the first words of the Constitution. What are these words? We the people.... What is an amendment? A change to the Constitution What do we cal the first ten amendments to the Constitution? The Bill of Rights What is one right or freedom of the First Amendment? Freedom of Speech How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27 What did the Declaration of Independence do? It claimed independence from Great Britain What are the three rights in the Declaration of Independence? Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness What is freedom of religion? The right to practice any religion What is the economic system in the United States Mixed economy What is the "rule of law"? No one is above the law According to the Constitution, what are the requirements to vote? You need to be a citizen who is eighteen years old or older What is a civic duty that is required of U.S. citizens? To serve on a jury Name one right only for United States citizens. To vote in a federal election What is one right of everyone living in the United States? Freedom of speech What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? The United States What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? To obey the laws of the United States At what age to citizens gain the right to vote? 18 Which of the following is a way Americans can participate in their democracy? Join a political party What is the due date for income taxes? April 15 At what age are all men required to register for the Selective Service 18 What are the three branches of government? Legislative, Executive, and Judicial What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Checks and balances Who is in charge of the executive branch? President Who makes national laws? Congress What are the two Houses of Congress? The House of Representatives and the Senate How many United States Senators are there? 100 U.S. Senators serve for how many years? 6 How many members of the House of Representatives are there? 435 Members of the House of Representatives serve for how many years? 2 Who is represented by a U.S. Senator? All the people within their state Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? The number of Representatives is based upon the state's population