Structure of the Government
Which branch of government proposes and passes new laws?
legislative
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
2nd
13th
An official change is called an __.
amendment
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
Which article of the constitution is about the executive branch?
Article II
Which amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizures?
4th
Which amendment limits the president to two terms?
22nd
This is another word for cancel.
veto
armed forces
What is the primary function of the Judicial branch?
interpret the constitution
Which amendment protects people from having to testify at their own criminal trial?
5th
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
__ means to vote to bring charges of serious crimes.
Impeach
Powers that are assigned to the national government are called what?
delegated
How long is a Senator's term?
6 years
Which amendment provides the right to trail by jury in civil cases?
7th
Which amendment established an income tax?
16th
This is the sharing of power between a central government and the states.
federalism
Name a power reserved for the states.
holding elections; creating local governments; schools; make marriage laws; provide for public safety
Who actually elects the president of the United States?
electoral college
Which amendment allows the government to decide basic rights of citizens that are not addressed in the Constitution?
9th
Which amendment outlines the procedures for presidential succession?
25th
The idea that political power belongs to the people is called __.
popular sovereignty