American Government

1 What is the form of government of the United States? → 2 What is the supreme law of the land? → 3 Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. → 4 The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean? → 5 How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? → 6 What does the Bill of Rights protect? → 7 How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? → 8 Why is the Declaration of Independence important? → 9 What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? → 10 Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. → 11 The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document? → 12 What is the economic system of the United States? → 13 What is the rule of law? → 14 Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one. → 15 There are three branches of government. Why? → 16 Name the three branches of government. → 17 The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government? → 18 What part of the federal government writes laws? → 19 What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? → 20 Name one power of the U.S. Congress. → 21 How many U.S. senators are there? → 22 How long is a term for a U.S. senator? → 23 Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now? → 24 How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? → 25 How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives? → 26 Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators? → 27 How many senators does each state have? → 28 Why does each state have two senators? → 29 Name your U.S. representative. → 30 What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? → 31 Who does a U.S. senator represent? → 32 Who elects U.S. senators? → 33 Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? → 34 Who elects members of the House of Representatives? → 35 Some states have more representatives than other states. Why? → 36 The President of the United States is elected for how many years? → 37 The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? → 38 What is the name of the President of the United States now? → 39 What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? → 40 If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? → 41 Name one power of the president. → 42 Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? → 43 Who signs bills to become laws? → 44 Who vetoes bills? → 45 Who appoints federal judges? → 46 The executive branch has many parts. Name one. → 47 What does the President’s Cabinet do? → 48 What are two Cabinet-level positions? → 49 Why is the Electoral College important? → 50 What is one part of the judicial branch? → 51 What does the judicial branch do? → 52 What is the highest court in the United States? → 53 How many seats are on the Supreme Court? → 54 How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case? → 55 How long do Supreme Court justices serve? → 56 Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why? → 57 Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? → 58 Name one power that is only for the federal government. → 59 Name one power that is only for the states. → 60 What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? → 61 Who is the governor of your state now? → 62 What is the capital of your state? → 63 There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. → 64 Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? → 65 What are three rights of everyone living in the United States? → 66 What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? → 67 Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance. → 68 How can people become United States citizens? → 69 What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? → 70 What is one way Americans can serve their country? → 71 Why is it important to pay federal taxes? → 72 It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why. →