The Constitution
What is the first part of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Which vocabulary word means "an idea that is proposed for a new law"?
bill
How old must you be to become President?
35
The Judicial branch includes this many Supreme Court judges.
9
What is the name of our country's flag?
Old Glory
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the people
If the President refuses to sign a bill into a new law, he can ____________ it.
veto
True or False?
To be President, you had to be born in the United States.
true
Which branch of our government makes laws?
Legislative
5
What are the first 10 amendments in the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
This document declared why the 13 colonies were now independent and no longer under British rule.
Declaration of Independence
How many years must you have lived in the United States if you want to be President?
14
Which branch of our government decides if laws are constitutional?
What do the stars on the flag represent?
What do the stripes on the flag represent?
Stars- the 50 states
Stripes- 13 colonies
The first amendment lists several rights or freedoms that all Americans have. Tell one of them.
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of religion
the right to petition the government
This document is the set of rules that guides how our country is run.
Constitution
Which branch of the government is the President in?
Executive
The government has a system of _____________ and balances so that one branch or person doesn't have all power.
Checks
Which symbol was chosen as the US emblem because of its long life, great strength, and majestic looks?
Bald Eagle
The second amendment in the Bill of Rights says that we have the right to bear arms. What does this mean?
We have the right to own guns.
What is another word for a judge, like in the Supreme Court?
Justice
What do you call the group of people in the Executive branch that help the President make decisions?
The Cabinet
In which building in Washington D.C. does Congress work in?
Capitol building
How many Senators does each state get in Congress?
2