General
How many branches of government do we have?
Three
What group is in charge of the Legislative Branch for our nation?
Congress
Who is in charge of the executive branch of government?
The President
Who is in charge of the judicial branch for our nation?
The Supreme Court
Name three of the five freedoms listed in the first amendment.
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
What is the "supreme law of the land"?
The Constitution
What is the primary job of the Legislative Branch?
To make the laws
What is the primary job of the Executive Branch?
To carry out the laws
What is the primary job of the judicial branch?
To decide if laws have been broken
What is the name of the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is the name for our style of government?
Republic
What are the two houses of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is the name of the group of advisers for the president?
The Cabinet
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
What is the term for sharing responsibility across the same level of government?
Separation of Powers or Checks and Balances
Where does Congress meet?
The Capitol Building
Where does the president live?
The White House
Where does the Supreme Court meet?
The Supreme Court Building
Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment
What is the process of sharing power between different levels of government called?
Federalism
Which house of Congress is responsible for making laws about money?
The House of Representatives
What is the term for the president rejecting a law?
Veto
What is the name for the process by which the Supreme Court can determine if a law is unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment