Important
Facts About America and Her Government
I
originally downloaded an American Citizenship app (application) to my
tablet because I was curious. Like that show, “Are You Smarter
Than a 10 Year Old?”, I was amazed at how much I had forgotten.
For some this may be a primer, others a reminder, some may not know,
but, I just wanted to share this with my fellow patriots.
This
was too long for a one shot post, so I will publish the rest in as a
series.
What
is the supreme law of the land?
The
Constitution
What
does the Constitution do?
Sets
up and defines the government.
Protects
the basic rights of Americans.
The
idea of self government is in the first three words of the
Constitution. What are those three words?
We
The People.
What
is an amendment?
A
change to or addition to the Constitution
What
do we call the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?
The
Bill of Rights.
What
are the rights and freedoms in the First Amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
the government
How
many Amendments does the Constitution have?
Twenty
Seven.
What
did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced
and declared our independence from Great Britian.
What
are the rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit
of Happiness
What
is the freedom of religion?
You
can practice any religion or not practice any religion.
What
is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist
economy
Market
economy
What
is the “rule of law”?
Everyone
must follow the law, including leaders and government, because no one
is above the law.
Name
the branches or parts of the government
Congress
Legislative
President
Executive
The
Courts
Judicial
What
stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks
and balances
Separation
of power
Who
is in charge of the executive branch?
The
President
Who
makes federal laws?
Congress
The
Senate and House of Respresntaives
U.S.
Legislature
What
are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The
Senate
The
House of Representatives
How
many U.S. Senators are there?
One
hundred
How
many years are U.S. Senators are elected for?
Six
years
How
many members does The House of Representatives have?
Four
hundred and thirty five.
How
many years do we elect a U.S. Representative for?
Two
Whom
do U.S. Senators represent?
All
of the people of their state.
Why
do some states have more Representatives than others?
Because
they are elected according to their states population ratio. States
who have larger populations, have more.
How
many years do We elect a President for?
Four
years
In
what month do we vote for a President?
November
If
the President can no longer serve, who takes his/her place?
The
Vice President
If
the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes
President?
The
Speaker of the House
Who
is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The
President
Who
signs bills in order for them to become laws?
The
President
Who
vetoes bills?
The
President
What
does the President's Cabinet do?
They
advise the President
What
are the Cabinet level positions?
Secretary
of Agriculture
Secretary
of Commerce
Secretary
of Defense
Secretary
of Education
Secretary
of Energy
Secretary
of Health and Human Services
Secretary
of Homeland Security
Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary
of the Interior
Secretary
of State
Secretary
of Transportation
Secretary
of the Treasury
Secretary
of Veterans Affairs
Attorney
General
Vice
President
What
does the judicial branch do?
Reviews
and explains laws. Resolves disputes. Decides if a law goes against
the Constistution.
What
is the highest court in the United States?
The
Supreme Court
How
many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
How
long is a justices term on the Supreme Court?
Once
selected and approved, it is a lifetime position.
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