Constitution
how many articles are in the constitution
7 articles
Who is in charge of the executive branch
The president
What are the two houses of congress
The House Of Representatives and the Senate
How many supreme court justices are there
Amendment that gives us freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
the first amendment
When was the constitution ratified
1787
Who was the first president of the US
George washington
what does the legislative branch do
Create and vote on laws
What cases does the supreme court hear
Cases that were heard in the US court of appeals or in the highest state court.
amendment that gives the right to bear arms
second amendment
How can the constitution be amended
If two thirds of both houses of congress vote for the amendment, or if two thirds of the states request an amendment
What are the requirements to be a president
Be at least 35 years old, have lived in the US for at least 14 years, and be a naturally born citizen.
How many Senators are there
100
What does the Judicial Branch do
Decide if laws follow the constitution, decide how to apply laws, decide the meaning of laws
Amendment that gives women the right to vote
19th amendment
What is the preamble of the constitution
The introduction of the constitution that explains its goals
What does the Executive Branch do
Enforce laws
how many members are in the House of Representatives
435
What is judicial review
the power of the supreme court/federal courts to interpret the constitution.
What are the first 10 amendments called
The Bill of Rights
Who wrote the constitution
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John jay
how many presidents have there been
46
who is in charge of the Senate
The vice president
what is appellate court
the court that decides if decisions made in a lower court are fair.
Amendment that guarantees the rights that are not written in the constitution
9th amendment