What is the Constitution and History
What is the document that governs our country?
The Constitution
How many branches of government are there?
3
How can the Constitution be changed?
The Constitution can be changed through amendments.
How many Articles are in the Constitution?
7
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
In what year was the Constitution written?
1787
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What are changes to the Constitution called?
Amendments
What do the Articles establish?
The articles establish how our government is structured and tells how the Constitution can be changed.
Can you name two individual rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of speech; freedom of religion
Where was the Constitution written?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What groups make up Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What ensures no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What introduces the Constitution and States its purpose?
The Preamble
Who are included in the Executive Branch?
the President, Vice President and the Cabinet
Why are there 9 Justices on the Supreme Court?
There can't be a tie decision if there are 9 votes.