Amendments
How many amendments are there?
27
Who creates laws?
The legislative branch
Which branch is the president in?
Executive
What does federalism mean?
The separation of powers between national and state
Can I vote when I turn 18?
yes
What does the first amendment do?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly.
Who has the right to appoint judges?
The executive branch
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
What does Separation of powers mean?
The splitting of powers between the three branches.
Am I allowed to post what I want on the internet as long as it isn't a lie?
Yes
What does the 2nd amendment do?
Gives gun rights
Who can declare a law unconstitutional?
The judicial branch
What is the states version of the executive branch?
Governer
What does popular sovereignty mean?
The power of the state is under the people.
How many articles are there in the constitution?
7
What does the 26th amendment do?
Drops voting age to 18
How many senators are there in total?
100
Which branch is most powerful?
None they are all equal
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
What did the constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
Which amendment gives DC electoral votes?
23rd amendment
Who can impeach the president?
The legislative
What is a local governments version of the executive branch?
Mayor
What does consent of the governed mean?
The government gets all it's power from the people
When was the constitution signed?
1791