constitution
how many amendments are there?
27 amendments
who enforces the laws in the executive branch?
the president
what were the first 10 amendments called?
the bill of rights
what are the three branches of government?
legislative, judicial, and executive
what is the supreme law of the land?
the constitution
this was made in 1787
What year was the constitution made?
how many house of representatives are there?
435 representatives
what were the rights of the 5th amendment
Right to a grand jury, protection against double jeopardy
what year were the articles of confederation ratified?
1781
how does the judicial branch check and balance the legislative branch?
by making sure the laws they make are constitutional
how many articles of confederation are there?
13 articles
why was the constitution made?
to establish a stronger central government