Vocabulary
What starts with the words, "We the People"?
The Preamble
What branch makes the law?
legislative
print money
federal
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Named after William Penn
Pennslyvania
Something added to the Constitution.
What is an amendment?
Which branch enforces the law?
judicial
trash removal
local
How many amendments are there?
27
Capitol is Jefferson City
Missouri
posterity
Which branch is in charge of the military?
executive
Controls laws within a state?
state
What is civil discourse?
Each side tries to persuade the other in a respectful manner.
Home of the Tar Heels
North Carolina
What is a term?
length of time in office
Which branch interprets the law?
judicial
declare war
federal
Which amendent includes the right to free speech?
1
What is the largest state?
Alaska
What does it mean to ratify something?
approve of
Which branch sets taxes?
legislative
road maintenance
local
Which amendment includes no cruel and unusual punishment?
6
What is the newest state?
Hawaii