What is the supreme law of the United States?
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(because of) the state's population ▪ (because) they have more people ▪ (because) some states have more people
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians ▪ Native Americans
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). ▪ You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. ▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) ▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
Who makes federal laws?
Congress ▪ Senate and House (of Representatives) ▪ (U.S. or national) legislature
What does the "rule of law" mean?
Everyone must follow the law. ▪ Leaders must obey the law. ▪ Government must obey the law. ▪ No one is above the law.
Name one of the eleven federally recognized American Indian tribes, bands, or communities in Minnesota.
Red Lake Nation (Ojibwe) ▪ White Earth Nation (Ojibwe) ▪ Bois Forte Band of Chippewa (Ojibwe) ▪ Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe) ▪ Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe) ▪ Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (Ojibwe) ▪ Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (Ojibwe) ▪ Prairie Island Indian Community (Dakota) ▪ Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (Dakota) ▪ Upper Sioux Community (Dakota) ▪ Lower Sioux Indian Community (Dakota)
What is the capital of your state?
St. Paul, Minnesota
Who is represented by a U.S. Senator?
all people of the state
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18) ▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
We elect a President for how many years?
four (4) year term ▪ maximum of two four- year terms
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws ▪ explains laws ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements) ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government ▪ defines the government ▪ protects basic rights of Americans
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery ▪ economic reasons ▪ states'rights
What do we call people who were taken from Africa to America and sold into bondage?
slaves
What is one right or freedom protected by the First Amendment?
speech ▪ religion ▪ assembly ▪ press ▪ petition the government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
the Bill of Rights
Who is in charge of the federal executive branch?
the President
Who vetoes bills?
the President ▪ the Governor
What are the two bodies of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties ▪ approve zoning and land use
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2) year terms
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote ▪ join a political party ▪ help with a campaign ▪ join a civic group ▪ join a community group ▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue ▪ call Senators and Representatives ▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy ▪ run for office ▪ write to a newspaper
Name one right provided for only United States citizens.
vote in a federal election ▪ run for federal office
Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
What are two major political parties in the United States?
▪ Democratic and Republican
In what month do we vote for President?
▪ November
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
▪ Secretary of Agriculture ▪ Secretary of Commerce ▪ Secretary of Defense ▪ Secretary of Education ▪ Secretary of Energy ▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services ▪ Secretary of Homeland Security ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ▪ Secretary of the Interior ▪ Secretary of Labor ▪ Secretary of State ▪ Secretary of Transportation ▪ Secretary of the Treasury ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs ▪ Attorney General ▪ Vice President
What does freedom of religion mean?
▪ You can practice any religion. ▪ You can practice no religion.
What does the President's Cabinet do?
▪ advises the President
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
▪ civil rights (movement)
How old do citizens have to be to vote in the election for President?
▪ eighteen (18) and older
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion
What is one promise made by people when they become naturalized United States citizens?
▪ give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed) ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States
How many justices are on the United States Supreme Court?
▪ nine (9)
What is one responsibility limited to United States citizens?
▪ serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
▪ the President
Who signs bills to become laws?
▪ the President ▪ the Governor
What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court