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 two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

life . liberty . pursuit of happiness

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

What is the economic system in the United States?

capitalist economy, market economy

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, court system - judicial

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances, separation of powers

Who makes federal laws?

Congress Senate and the House of Representatives

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

the Senate and the House of Representatives

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

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 the judicial branch do?

reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? Options: to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties

to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? Options: provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver's license, approve zoning and land use

provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver's license, approve zoning and land use

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 one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? Options: serve on a jury . vote in a federal election, Serve queen energy, serve for their whole life in the military, love everyone they see

serve on a jury . vote in a federal election

Name one right only for United States citizens

vote in a federal election, run for federal office

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Options: freedom of expression . freedom of speech . freedom of assembly . freedom to petition the government . freedom of religion . the right to bear arms

freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms

Understanding the Constitution Flashcards

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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the Constitution

2.

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What does the Constitution do?

Back

sets up the government
. defines the government
. protects basic rights of Americans

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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

Back

We the People

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What is an amendment?

Back

a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)

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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Back

the Bill of Rights

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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? Options: speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government

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speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government

7.

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Front

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Back

27

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