US Government and Constitution

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What does the constitution do?

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sets up and defines the government - protects the basic rights of Americans

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What is an amendment?

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A change or addition to the Constitution

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What is ONE right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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Freedom of speech - religion - assembly - press - petition the government

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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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Announced the separation from Britain and asserted the rights of the colonies

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What is freedom of religion?

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The right to practice any religion or none at all without government interference.

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What is the rule of the law?

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No one is above the law - everyone, including leaders and government must obey the law

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What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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Checks and balances, and separation of powers

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Who makes federal laws?

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Congress, which consists of the Senate and House of Representatives.

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How many US Senators are there?

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There are 100 US Senators, two from each state.

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Who is ONE of your state’s US Senators now?

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Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand