civics test 2

how many us senators are there

100

how many amendments does the u.s constitution have

27

how many votes members are in the houses of representatives

435

Name your U.S. Representative.

Emanuel Cleveland

what is the rule of law

Everyone must follow the law

name the three branches of government

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

how are changes made to the u.s constitution

amendments

some states have more representatives than other states. why?

because of the states population

what is the economic system of the united states

capitalist, free market economy

who does a member of the house of representatives

citizens from their district

who does a us senator represent

citizens of their state

who elects us senators

citizens of their state

what part of the federal government writes laws

congress

many documents influenced the u.s constitution name one.

declaration of independence

why does each state have two senators

equal representation

the president of the united states is in charge of which branch of government

executive branch

name two important ideas from the declaration of independence and the us constitution

liberty and equality

what are two parts if the us congress

senate and the house

how long is a term for a us senator

six years

there are three branches of government. Why?

so one part does not become powerful

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

the basic rights of Americans

why do us representatives serve shorter terms then us senators

to more closely follow public opinion

how long is a term for a member of the house

two years

name one power of the us congress

writes laws