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| What is the supreme law of the land? | The (U.S.) Constitution |
| What is the form of government of the United States? | Republic / Constitution-based federal republic / Representative democracy |
| Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. | Forms the government, defines powers of government, defines the parts of government, or protects the rights of the people |
| What does "We the People" mean in the Constitution? | Self-government, popular sovereignty, consent of the governed — people should govern themselves |
| How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? | Through amendments (the amendment process) |
| What does the Bill of Rights protect? | The basic rights of Americans / people living in the United States |
| How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? | Twenty-seven (27) |
| Why is the Declaration of Independence important? | It says America is free from British control, all people are created equal, and identifies inherent rights and individual freedoms |
| What is the economic system of the United States? | Capitalism / free market economy |
| What is the rule of law? | Everyone must follow the law; no one is above the law, including leaders and government |
| Name the three branches of government. | Legislative, executive, and judicial |
| Why are there three branches of government? | So one part does not become too powerful (checks and balances, separation of powers) |
| What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? | Senate and House of Representatives |
| How many U.S. senators are there, and how long is their term? | 100 senators; term is 6 years |
| How many voting members are in the House of Representatives, and how long is their term? | 435 members; term is 2 years |
| Why does each state have two senators? | Equal representation for small states (the Great Compromise/Connecticut Compromise) |
| For how many years is the President of the United States elected, and why can they serve only two terms? | 4 years; due to the 22nd Amendment, to keep the president from becoming too powerful |
| If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? | The Vice President of the United States |
| Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military and who signs/vetoes bills into law? | The President of the United States |
| What does the President's Cabinet do? | Advises the President of the United States |
| What is one part of the judicial branch, and what is the highest court in the U.S.? | Supreme Court (or Federal Courts); the Supreme Court is the highest court |
| How many seats are on the Supreme Court, and how many justices are usually needed to decide a case? | Nine (9) seats; five (5) justices needed |
| Why do Supreme Court justices serve for life? | To be independent of politics and limit outside political influence |
| Name one power only for the federal government. | Print paper money, mint coins, declare war, create an army, make treaties, or set foreign policy |
| What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? | It states that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people |
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