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WhatWhat is the supreme law of the is the supreme law of the land?land?

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the Constitution


WhatWhat does the Constitution do? does the Constitution do?


sets up the government


The idea of self-government is in the The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?What are these words?


We the People


What is an amendment?What is an amendment?


a change to the Constitution


What do we call the first ten What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?amendments to the Constitution?


the Bill of Rights


What is one right or freedom from What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?the First Amendment?


speech, religion, assembly, press, petition

the government


How many amendments does the How many amendments does the Constitution have?Constitution have?


twenty-seven (27)


What did the Declaration of What did the Declaration of Independence do?Independence do?


announced our independence from Great

Britain


What are two rights in the What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?Declaration of Independence?


life, liberty, pursuit of happiness


What is freedom of religion?What is freedom of religion?


You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.


What is the economic system in the What is the economic system in the United States?United States?


capitalist economy


What is the “rule of law”?What is the “rule of law”?


Everyone must follow the law. No one is above the law.


Name one branch or part of the Name one branch or part of the government.government.


Congress—legislative

President—executive

Courts—judicial


What stops What stops oneone branch of branch of government from becoming too government from becoming too powerful?powerful?


checks and balances

separation of powers


Who is in charge of the executive Who is in charge of the executive branch?branch?


the President


Who makes federal laws?Who makes federal laws?


Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)


What are What are twotwo parts of the U.S. parts of the U.S. Congress?Congress?


the Senate

the House of Representatives


How many U.S. Senators are there?How many U.S. Senators are there?


one hundred (100)


We elect a U.S. Senator for how We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?many years?


six (6)


Who is one of your state’s U.S. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators?Senators?


Tom Harkin

Chuck Grassley


The House of Representative has The House of Representative has how many voting members?how many voting members?


four hundred thirty-five (435)


We elect a U.S. Representative for We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?how many years?


two (2)


Name your U.S. Representative?Name your U.S. Representative?


Leonard Boswell


Who does a U.S. Representative Who does a U.S. Representative represent?represent?


all the people of the state


Why do some states have more Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?Representatives than other states?


because some states have more people


We elect a President for how many We elect a President for how many years?years?


four (4)


In what month do we vote for In what month do we vote for President?President?


November


What is the name of the President of What is the name of the President of the United States now?the United States now?


Barack Obama


What is the name of the Vice What is the name of the Vice President now?President now?


Joe Biden


If the President can no longer serve, If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?who becomes President?


the Vice President


If both the President and the Vice If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who President can no longer serve, who becomes President?becomes President?


the Speaker of the House


Who is the Commander and Chief of Who is the Commander and Chief of the military?the military?


the President


Who signs bills to become law?Who signs bills to become law?


the President


Who vetoes bills?Who vetoes bills?


the President


What does the President’s Cabinet What does the President’s Cabinet do?do?


advises the President


What are two Cabinet-level What are two Cabinet-level positions?positions?


Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Education


What does the judicial branch do?What does the judicial branch do?


Reviews or interprets laws


What is the highest court in the What is the highest court in the United States?United States?


the Supreme Court


How many justices are on the How many justices are on the Supreme Court?Supreme Court?


nine (9)


Who is the Chief Justice of the Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?United States?


John G. Roberts, Jr.


Under our Constitution, some powers Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. belong to the federal government. What is What is oneone power of the federal power of the federal government?government?


to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to

make treaties


Under our Constitution, some Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What powers belong to the states. What is one power of the state?is one power of the state?


provide schooling and educationprovide protection (police)provide safety (fire department)give a driver's licenseapprove zoning and land use


Who is the Governor of your state?Who is the Governor of your state?


Chet Culver


What is the capital of your state?What is the capital of your state?


Des Moines


What are the two major political What are the two major political parties in the United Sates?parties in the United Sates?


Democratic and Republican


What is the political party of the What is the political party of the President now?President now?


Democratic Party


What is the name of the Speaker of What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?the House of Representatives now?


Nancy Pelosi


There are four amendments to the There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Constitution about who can vote. Describe Describe oneone of them. of them.


Citizens 18 and older can vote.

You don’t have to pay to vote.

Any citizen can vote. (men and women)

A male citizen of any race can vote.


What is one responsibility that is What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?only for United States citizens?


serve on a jury

vote


What are two rights only for United What are two rights only for United States citizens?States citizens?


apply for a federal job, vote, run for office, carry

a U.S. passport

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