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U.S. Government and Constitution
U.S. Government and Constitution
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What is the supreme law of the land? *
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(U.S.) Constitution
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Name the three branches of government.
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Legislative, executive, and judicial
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What is the form of government of the United States?
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Republic; constitution-based federal republic; representative democracy
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What is the rule of law?
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Everyone must follow the law. Leaders and government must obey the law. No one is above the law.
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There are three branches of government. Why?
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So one part does not become too powerful; checks and balances; separation of powers
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Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
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Forms the government
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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
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Self-government; popular sovereignty; consent of the governed
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How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
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Amendments; the amendment process
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What does the Bill of Rights protect?
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The basic rights of Americans and people living in the United States
10
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How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? *
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Twenty-seven (27)
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Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
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It says America is free from British control. It says all people are created equal. It identifies inherent rights and individual freedoms.
12
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The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
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Declaration of Independence
13
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What is the economic system of the United States? *
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Capitalism; free market economy
14
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Name one power of the U.S. Congress. *
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Writes laws
15
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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Senate and House (of Representatives)
16
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How many U.S. senators are there?
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One hundred (100)
17
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How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
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Six (6) years
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
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Four hundred thirty-five (435)
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How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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Two (2) years
20
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Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
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To more closely follow public opinion
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How many senators does each state have?
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Two (2)
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Why does each state have two senators?
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Equal representation (for small states); the Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
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Who does a U.S. senator represent?
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Citizens of their state
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Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
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Citizens in their (congressional) district
25
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Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
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Because of the state’s population
26
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The President of the United States is elected for how many years? *
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Four (4) years
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The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
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Because of the 22nd Amendment; to keep the president from becoming too powerful
28
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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The Vice President (of the United States)
29
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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The President (of the United States)
30
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Who vetoes bills? *
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The President (of the United States)