Naturalization Flashcards
(102 cards)
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
▪ sets up the government
▪ defines the government
▪ protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What is an amendment?
▪ a change (to the Constitution)
▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
▪ speech
▪ religion
▪ assembly
▪ press
▪ petition the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
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.
Name one branch or part of the government.
President
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
Brian Dahle
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Name your U.S. Representative.
Kevin Kiley
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state