Judicial Branch
There are these many Supreme Court Justices?
9 Justices
What is the Legislative Branch also known as?
Congress
How long is the President's term?
4 years
What the first 7 words of the Preamble?
We the People of the United States
Protects the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
Right to a trial by a jury in legal cases where there is more than $20 in damages.
7th Amendment
True or False: Each Branch of the government can Check itself?
False
There are how many steps to a Bill to become a law?
7 steps
What do they decide about the laws that are created?
If they are constitutional
What is the job that both the House Of Representatives & Senate have in common?
Make Laws, Pass a Budget, Declare War
What is the presidents job regarding laws?
Sign or Veto them
Fill in the Missing words: In order to for a more perfect ____________, establish _____________, insure domestic ________________________.
Union, Justice, Tranquility
Prohibits soldiers from quartering in our homes.
3rd Amendment
Those accused of a crime have the right to a speedy trial.
6th Amendment
How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch?
To rule if a law is constituional or not.
True or False: The House and Senate can sign different forms of the same Bill?
False
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
The President
What are the 2 parts of Congress called?
Senate and House of Representatives
How many terms can the President complete?
2 terms
Fill in the Missing Words: Provide for the ___________ _____________, promote the general __________________.
common defence, Welfare
Among other protections, this amendment prohibits the government from taking private property for public use unless the owner is compensated. Grand Jury also decides is someone will stand trial for a serious crime.
5th Amendment
States that the deferal government only has the powers and authorities granted to it in the Constitution and that all others, are those of the states/and or people.
10th Amendment
How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?
Veto Bills or sign executive orders to get laws changed
What are the two things the President can do with a Bill?
Sign or Veto
How long is their appointment?
Lifetime
How is the number of Representatives decided?
Population
Who is the President in Command of?
The Military
Fill in the missing words: Secure the _______________ ___ _______________ to ourselves, and our _________________________.
Blessings of Liberty, Prosterity
Among other protections, this amendment preotects freedome of religion, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech.
1st Amendment
This amendment states that U.S. citzens have rights that are inaddition to those in the Constitution.
9th Amendment
Name 1 of the 3 things the Legislative Branch does to check the Judicial Branch?
Investigate & Impeach Judges, Approve or reject appointments, or set # of Supreme Court Judges.
What is a bill?
Suggestion for a change or a new law
Name one of the other 2 courts that are included in the Judicial Branch? Not the Supreme Court
Federal District Courts or Appeals Court
How many Senators are there?
2 per state
What is President allowed to do with people who are convicted of crimes?
Pardon Them
Fill in the missing words: do __________ and _____________ this ____________________ for the ____________ __________ of _____________.
ordain, establish, constitution, United States America
Prohibits the government from searching us or our belongings without probablty cause.
4th Amendment
Prohibits the use of cruel and unsual punishment as a means of sentencing for those convicted of a crime.
8th Amendment
What is 1 of the 3 things that the Legislative Branch can do to check the Executive Branch?
Impeach the President, Approve or Reject appointments, or override a veto with a 2/3 Vote
How is congress able to override a Veto?
2/3 vote in both Chambers of the Legislature