citizenship
how many us senators
100
how many senator does each state have
2
How long is a term for a member of the house of representatives
2 years
how many amendments does the u.s constitution have?
27
the president of the u.s is elected for
4 years
how many voting members are in the house of representatives
435
how manuy supreme court justices are usually needed to decide a case
5
term for a u.s senator
6 years
how many seats are on the supreme court
9
how are changes made to the u.s constitution
Amendments
two cabinet level positions
Attorney general, Secretary of agriculture
what founding document said that american colonies were free from britain
Declaration of independence
chief justice of the united states
John Roberts
how long do supreme court justices serve
Lifetime appointment, retirement
governor of your state
Ron desantis
Capital of fl
Talahasee
What is the supreme law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
what does the president cabinet do
advises the president
how can people become citizens
be born in the u.s, naturalize
some states have more representatives than other states, why
because of the state population
what is the economic system of the united states
capitalism, free market economy
there are three branches of government. why?
checks and balances, separation of power
four amendments to the u.s constitution about who can vote
citizens 18 and older , dont have to pay, any women or men can vote
Who elects members of the house of representatives
citizens from their district
who selects u.s senators
citizens from their state
who can vote, run for federal office and serve on a jury of the u.s
citizens of the united states
who does a member of the house of representatives represent
citizens of their district
why is the electoral college important
decides who is elected president
the words "life, liberty and pursuit of happiness are in what founding document"
declaration of independence
many documents influenced the us constitution, such as
declaration of independence, federalist papers
name one power of the president
enforce laws, sign bills into laws
why does each state have two senators
equal representation, connecticut compromise
two important ideas from the declaration of independence and the u.s constitution
equality and liberty
what is the rule of law
everyone must follow the law, no one is above the law
the president of the u.s is in charge of which branch?
executive
name one thing the u.s constitution does
forms the government
three rights of everyone living in the united states
freedom of expression, speech and religion
name two promises that new citizens make in the oath of allegiance
give up loyalty to other countries, defend the constitution
why is the declaration of independence important
it identifies individual freedemos, all people are created equal
purpose of the 10th amendment
it states that the power not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people
name of the president of the u.s
joe biden
name of the vice president
kamala harris
three branches of government
legislative, executive and judicial
name of the speaker of the house of representatives now
nancy pelosi
name your u.s representative
nancy pelosi
Who does a u.s senator represent
people of their state
the executive branch has many parts. name one
president, federal departments and agencies
Name one power that is only for the federal government
print paper money, mint coins, declare wars
name one power that is only for the states
provide schooling and education, provide protection
What is the form of government of the u.s?
republic, constitution based federal republic, representative democracy
it is important for all men age 18-25 to register for the selective service
required by law, civic duty
why is it important to pay federal taxes
required by law, people pay to fund the federal government
whag does the judicial branch do
review laws , explain laws, resolve disputes about laws
the u.s constitution starts with "we the people". what does "we the people mean"
self government
two parts of the u.s congress
senate and house of representatives
highest court in the united states
supreme court
what is one part of the judicial branch
supreme court
what does the bill of rights protect?
the basic rights of americans
who appoints federal judges
the president
who is the commander in chief of the u.s military
the president
who signs bills to become laws
the president
who vetoes bills
the president
what do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance
the united states, the flag
if the president can no longer serve who becomes president
the vice president
supreme court justices serve for life, why?
to be independent, to limit outside political influence
why does u.s representatives serve shorter terms than u.s senators
to follow public opinion closely
the president can only serve two terms, why
to keep him from becoming too powerful, the 22 amendment
what part of the federal government writes laws
u.s congress, legislative branch
one way americans can serve their country
vote, obey the law, pay taxes
two examples of civic participation of the united states
vote, run for office
state senator in fl
wilton simpson
power of the u.s congress
writes laws, declares war, makes the federal budget