Amendments
the freedom of speech, religion, petition, press, and assembly
first amendment
the ancient origin of the U.S. government
Greco-Roman (Greece or Rome acceptable)
who is in the legislative branch (the name of both chambers)
Congress
who is the leader of the executive branch?
President (Trump)
to be president, name 1 requirement?
35 years old, born in the U.S. and a citizen for at least 14 years
limits of cruel and unusual punishment
who provided ideas about limiting the power of the president
England (with the Magna Carta)
how many senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
what is the leaders' advisors called?
cabinet
how does the government receive funding from the people?
taxes
power to the states and people
10th amendment
the person who thought of natural rights (life, liberty, and property)
John Locke
how many representatives are there?
435 (based on states population)
how many people in the cabinet are there?
15
under the law, men aged 18 to 25 are required to register for the __________?
draft
abolished slavery
13th amendment
the person who thought of separation of powers
Montesquieu
who runs the house of representatives?
Speaker of the house (Mike Johnson)
how many people are in the executive branch as a whole?
over 4 million
our government is based on the principle "consent of the _________?"
repeals prohibition
21st amendment
rights of citizens origin
English bill of rights
where does the branch meet?
capitol building
which secretary handles foreign affairs?
secretary of state
government system with many different departments, many rules, and many people in the chain of command? (starts with a 'B')
bureaucracy