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American Government

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  1. 1What is the form of government of the United States?
  2. 2What is the supreme law of the land? ★
  3. 3Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
  4. 4The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
  5. 5How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
  6. 6What does the Bill of Rights protect?
  7. 7How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? ★
  8. 8Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
  9. 9What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
  10. 10Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
  11. 11The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
  12. 12What is the economic system of the United States? ★
  13. 13What is the rule of law?
  14. 14Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
  15. 15There are three branches of government. Why?
  16. 16Name the three branches of government.
  17. 17The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
  18. 18What part of the federal government writes laws?
  19. 19What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
  20. 20Name one power of the U.S. Congress. ★
  21. 21How many U.S. senators are there?
  22. 22How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
  23. 23Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
  24. 24How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
  25. 25How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
  26. 26Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
  27. 27How many senators does each state have?
  28. 28Why does each state have two senators?
  29. 29Name your U.S. representative.
  30. 30What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? ★
  31. 31Who does a U.S. senator represent?
  32. 32Who elects U.S. senators?
  33. 33Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
  34. 34Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
  35. 35Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
  36. 36The President of the United States is elected for how many years? ★
  37. 37The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
  38. 38What is the name of the President of the United States now? ★
  39. 39What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? ★
  40. 40If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
  41. 41Name one power of the president.
  42. 42Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
  43. 43Who signs bills to become laws?
  44. 44Who vetoes bills? ★
  45. 45Who appoints federal judges?
  46. 46The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
  47. 47What does the President's Cabinet do?
  48. 48What are two Cabinet-level positions?
  49. 49Why is the Electoral College important?
  50. 50What is one part of the judicial branch?
  51. 51What does the judicial branch do?
  52. 52What is the highest court in the United States? ★
  53. 53How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
  54. 54How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
  55. 55How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
  56. 56Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
  57. 57Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
  58. 58Name one power that is only for the federal government.
  59. 59Name one power that is only for the states.
  60. 60What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
  61. 61Who is the governor of your state now? ★
  62. 62What is the capital of your state?
  63. 63There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
  64. 64Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
  65. 65What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
  66. 66What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? ★
  67. 67Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
  68. 68How can people become United States citizens?
  69. 69What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
  70. 70What is one way Americans can serve their country?
  71. 71Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
  72. 72It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.