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What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom political liberty religious freedom economic opportunity practice their religion escape persecution
In what month do we vote for President?
November
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
★ life ★ liberty ★ pursuit of happiness
What is the supreme law of the land?
Constitution
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy market economy
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
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
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
★ (because) they have more people
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the president
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 ★ the right to bear arms
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government defines the government protects basic rights of Americans
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We The People
Name one right only for United States citizens.
★ vote in a federal election ★ run for federal office
Who signs bills to become laws?
president
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
★ checks and balances ★ separation of powers
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?*
★ serve on a jury★ vote in a federal election
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
What is the "rule of law"?
★ Everyone must follow the law. ★ Leaders must obey the law. ★ Government must obey the law. ★ No one is above the law.
Name one branch or part of the government.*
★ Congress ★ legislative ★ President ★ executive ★ the courts ★ judicial
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Pat Toomey
Name your U.S. Representative.
Connor Lamb ?
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution) an addition (to the Constitution)
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
18-26
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
April 15
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
president
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Mike Pence
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Who makes federal laws?
Congress Senate and House (of Representatives) (U.S. or national) legislature
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
★ to print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
★ announced our independence (from Great Britain) ★ declared our independence (from Great Britain) ★ said that the United States is free(from Great Britain)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
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).
What is the capital of your state?*
Harrisburg
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Who vetoes bills?
president
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
president
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Tom Wolf
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation) because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) because they didn't have self-government
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of defense Secretary of education
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