General Facts for US Government

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Sharia law

Mark three things the Constitution does?

• Creates the National Government

• Divides power between the National Government and the States

• It establishes the United States as a Monarchy

• Protects various liberties and freedoms of American citizens

What is an Amendment?

• A change made to the Constitution

• A law that has not been passed by Congress

• Another term for a law

• Term for a judgement in a court case

What is the name given to first ten amendments of the Constitution?

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

• diez enmiendas

What is one right, or freedom, stated in the First Amendment?

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom to peacefully assemble

• Freedom to petition the government for a redress of grievances

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 7

• 10

• 27

• 33

What is the main job of the Legislative branch? 

• To make the laws

• To enforce and administer laws

• To interpret the laws and decide if they are constitutional

• To be in command and control of the military

What is another term used for the Legislative branch in the United States.

• Congress

• District Court of Appeals

• Presidency

• Supreme Court

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Choose 2

• The House of Representatives

• The Presidency

• The Senate

• Supreme Court

• The Cabinet of the United States

How many Senators does each state get?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

• Depends on the population of the state. More population, more senators.