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Who makes up the Legislative branch?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three branches of government in the United States?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
The U.S. Supreme Court and Federal judges.
What are the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
How long is a senate term?
6 years
How many individuals are in the House of Representatives and how is this number determined?
435; chosen based on the population/size of the state.
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
The President, The Vice President, The Cabinet, and the Executive Office.
What does a jury do?
Decides whether or not a entity or person is guilt or innocent.
Where does Congress work?
The highest court in the country
Supreme Court
Who has the power to sign a bill and make it a law?
President
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
What is a bill?
An idea.
Double Jeopardy
When was The U.S. Constitution written?
September 1787.
What are the requirements to be a U.S. president?
35 years old
Native born citizen
How many individuals are in the Senate and how is this number determined?
100; two are elected from each state.
Double Jeopardy
Which branch interprets and makes sure they are constitutional
Judicial Branch
What is a veto?
To reject a law proposed by Congress.
Which founding father is the primary author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
Who must repect authority, pay taxes and serve on a jury?
U. S. citizens
What is the term used for the arrangement by which the three branches work together so that no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch.
True or False: U.S. citizens have the choice to serve on a jury.
False: It is a responsibility of all citizens to appear when called for jury duty.
Who conducts the countries foreign policy?
The president
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
We the People