The Constitution
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble.
Which amendment gives freedom of speech?
The 1st Amendment.
Which branch makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington.
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435.
According to the Constitution, what is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution.
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment.
Which branch carries out the laws?
The Executive Branch.
What document came before the Constitution and was considered weak?
The Articles of Confederation.
What are checks and balances?
Checks and balances is a rule in government where its different branches share power and can watch over each other.
How many articles are in the Constitution?
Seven.
Which amendment says the president can only serve two terms?
The 22nd Amendment.
Which branch decides if laws follow the Constitution?
The Judicial Branch.
What city was the Constitutional Convention held in?
Philadelphia.
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
What article explains how the Constitution can be changed?
Article 5.
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
The 26th Amendment.
What are the two houses of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who, in 1961, were given the right to vote for president?
The US Citizens in the District of Columbia.
What does it mean to veto a bill?
To veto a bill means to reject it.
What event took place on September 17, 1787?
Representatives signed the Constitution at the Constitutional Convention.
Which amendment ended slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment.
If the president cannot serve, who becomes president?
The vice president.
What does it mean to ratify the Constitution?
To officially approve it.
What laws are higher than state and local laws?
The Constitution and federal laws.