Legislative
What are the two parts of congress
The House and the Senate
Can the executive branch declare war (y/n)
yes
How many justices on the supreme court
9
Paper written by James Madison containing the first 10 ammendments
Bill of Rights
Freedom of speech, religion, and assembly
1st ammendment
How does the legislative branch interact with the laws
Drafts them
How does the executive branch interact with the laws
Enforces them
How does the judicial branch interact with the laws
Interprets them
Articles that established the three branches
Articles I, II, III
Gave women the right to vote
The 19th amendment
How many members are in congress
535
Who are the president's advisors
The cabinet
Do cases ever start in the Supreme Court (y/n)
No
What year were the three branches created
1787
Abolished slavery
13th amendment
Who is the top official in the legislative branch?
The Speaker of the House
What are the top three positions in the line of succession for presidency
President --> Vice president --> Speaker of the House
How many levels of court are there?
3
Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
John Jay
Allowed the government to collect income tax
16th amendment
How does the senate oversee the executive branch
Approves or rejects presidential appointees for agencies
How many executive departments are there
15
How many states have their own Supreme Court
All 50
The Second Continental Congress
Forbids any changes to the salary of Congress members from taking effect until the next election concludes
27th amendment