The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
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We the People
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What is an amendment?
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change (to the Constitution)
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
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the Bill of Rights
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What is all the rights or freedoms from the First Amendment?
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religion, assembly, speech, press, petition the government
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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27
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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announced our independence (from Great Britain)
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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life
liberty
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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announced our independence (from Great Britain)
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What is the economic system in the United States?
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capitalist economy
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What is the "rule of law"?
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Everyone must follow the law.
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Name one branch or part of the government.
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Congress
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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checks and balances
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
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the President
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Who makes federal laws?
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Congress
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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(the) Senate and House (of Representatives)
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
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100
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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six (6)
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Who are your state's U.S. Senators now?
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Ted Cruz and John Cornyn
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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435
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
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2
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Name your U.S. Representative.
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Currently Vacant
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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all people of the state
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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(because of) the state's population
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We elect a President for how many years?
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4
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In what month do we vote for President?
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November
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
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Donald Trump
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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Mike Pence
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Vice President
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Speaker of the House
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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the President
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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the President
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Who vetoes bills?
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the President
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
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advises the President
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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Secretary of Education
Secretary of Energy
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What does the judicial branch do?
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explains laws
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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the Supreme Court
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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8
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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John Roberts
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
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print money
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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police (provide protection)
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Name two national U.S. holidays.
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Thanksgiving
Christmas
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Who is the governor of your state now?
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Greg Abbott
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What is the capital of your state?
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Austin
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?
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Republican and Democrat
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What is the political party of the President now?
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Republican
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What is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now?
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Paul D.Ryan
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There are 4 amendments to the constitution describing who can vote. Describe all of them?
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Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote), You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote, Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.), A male citizen of any race (can vote).
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What is one responsibility as a U.S. citizen?
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serve as a jury (vote in the federal election)
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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freedom of expression and freedom of speech
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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U.S
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
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give up loyalty to other countries and obey the laws of the United States
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for the President?
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18
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What are two ways a citizen can participate in democracy?
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vote and join a political party
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What tis the last day you can send in federal tax forms?
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April 15
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?
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18
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2nd Amendment
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The right to bear arms
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3rd Amendment
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Quartering troops
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4th Amendment
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Right against unreasonable searches and seizures
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5th Amendment
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double jeopardy, self incrimination, grand jury, due process, and imminent domain
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6th Amendment
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Right to a speedy trial
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7th Amendment
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Trial by jury in common law cases
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8th Amendment
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No cruel and unusual punishment and no excessive bail, fees, and fines
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9th Amendment
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Rights of the constitution retain to all people equally
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10th Amendment
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reserved powers to the states
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