Branches of Government
This branch makes laws.
Legislative
This document is the supreme law of the United States.
What is the Constitution
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
18
Citizens vote for the president every how many years?
4
Who is the Current Vice President?
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This branch enforces laws.
Executive
The first 10 amendments are known by this name
Bill of Rights
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19
What is the process of choosing a candidate to represent a political party called?
Primary
What city is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
This branch interprets laws.
Judicial
The Constitution begins with these three famous words
We the people
What constitutional amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
1st
What document must many Americans complete before they can vote?
Voter registration form
What is the name of California's governor?
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How many branches of government are there?
3
This principle divides power between the federal government and the states.
Federalism
What branch of government does the President lead?
Executive
The Electoral College officially elects this government official.
The President
How often do we vote for representatives in the house of representatives
2 years
This system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Checks and balances
What is it called when you add something to the Constitution?
Amendment
How many U.S. senators does each state have?
2
Citizens cast ballots at these locations.
Polling places or vote centers
why did the articles of confederation fail?
no taxing, no military, no president, one legislative house