The Constitution
What is the highest law of the land?
The Constitution
What freedom does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
To enforce laws
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment
What are the two houses of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What is the main purpose of the Constitution?
To set up the government and protect citizens’ rights
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
How many senators does each state have?
Two
How old must a person be to run for President?
35 years old
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
Which phrase from the Preamble shows that power comes from the people?
“We the People”
What amendment gives the right to a fair and speedy trial?
Sixth Amendment
What is the name of the process where a bill becomes a law?
The legislative process
What group advises the President and leads departments?
The Cabinet
What case established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the name of the system that keeps one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth Amendment
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
By a two-thirds vote in both houses
What is the President’s power to reject a bill called?
A veto
What does it mean if a law is declared “unconstitutional”?
It goes against the Constitution and cannot be enforced