What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness
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What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
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Who makes federal laws?
Congress
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
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In what month do we vote for President?
November
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote ▪ Any citizen can vote (Women and men) ▪ A male citizen of any race can vote
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
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What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians ▪ Native Americans
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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
