citizenship

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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


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