"We the People'

What's our fancy term for changing our Constitution?

• Ratifying

• Amending

• Declaring

How many times have we changed our Constitution?

• Never

• 27 times

• 11,000 times

• 10 times

Which branch of government MAKES the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The phrase "We the People" reminds us...

• That the legislative branch has the most power.

• We believe in popular sovereignty (the people hold the power) in the US.

• That the states and local government have power, too.

What must I be in order to vote in federal (national) elections in the US? Select ALL that are true!

• I must be 18 years old.

• I must be a US citizen.

• I must be registered to vote.

• I must pass a "voter literacy" test.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 9

How many years is each term for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2

• 4

• 6

How many Senators are there in the United States Senate?

• 100

• 435

• 9

How many years are in a Senator's term in office?

• 2

• 4

• 6

When we are talking about BOTH the Senate and House of Representatives, we call them:

• Congress

• The President's Cabinet

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