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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
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are
these word?
We the People
What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President (executive)
Who makes federal laws?
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
Who is ONE of your state's U.S. Senators now?
John Boozman
Tom Cotton
, The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2)
What is an amendment?
a change or addition to the Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech; religion; assembly; press; petition the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence from Great Britain
What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy; market economy
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law. No one is above the law.