Constitution
True or false- The US Constitution is the oldest in the year?
True
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights
10
Who heads this branch?
The President
What is another name for the legislative branch?
Congress
Who is the head of the judicial branch
Supreme Court
What is the preamble?
Introduction to the constitution
We the people....
Explains what the constitution does
Why was the Bill of Rights created?
People wanted rights guaranteed
Who- aside from the President- makes up this branch?
- Vice President
-Cabinet
- Other employees
What are the two parts that make up congress?
House of Reps
Senate
True or false: The Supreme Court is not the only federal court
True
How many articles does the constitution have?
7
Which amendment allows individuals to have freedom of speech, religion, and the right to gather
First Amendment
Who takes over if something happens to the President?
What does congress make us?
Representative Democracy
True or false: The judcial branch decide of laws are constitutional or not
True
Why are checks and balances important?
Prevents one group from getting too much power
Keeps power equal
Which amendment covers rights that are not SPECIFICALLY mentioned in the constitution
Ninth
What is the Presidents role in the armed forces?
Commander in Chief
Which part of congress has 2 state representatives?
The senate
True or false: The judicial branch handles all crimes
False- they only handle federal laws
What is the purpose of the constitution?
Give the rules and explain how a government will run
Why is it important that wer are able to make amendnemts to the constitution?
So that it can be a living document- it can change over time as things advance and change in the world
What does the executive branch do with the laws?
enforce the laws
What does congress do with laws?
They make and change laws
What does the judicial branch do with laws?
Interpret the laws and decide what they mean
Apply them to specific cases