The constitution Exam 2023 Complete ;(What is the supreme law of the land?)

The constitution Exam 2023 Complete ;(What is the
supreme law of the land?)
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
sets up/defines the gov't and protects basic rights of Americans
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are
these words?
"We the People"
What is an amendment?
a change/addition to the Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What are the 5 freedoms in the 1st amendment?
1.) speech 2.) religion 3.) assembly 4.) press 5.) petition the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy (market or free-market) society
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
What are the 3 branches of government?
1.) legislative (Congress, State Congress, City/County council)
2.) executive (President, Governor, Mayor)
3.) judicial (Supreme Court, State's Supreme Court, Local courts)
What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances/separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who makes federal laws?
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House of Representatives
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
Who is ONE of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Todd Young or Mike Braun