Judicial Branch
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President of the United States
The names of the two houses of Congress are the House of Representatives and the _____________.
Senate
The first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution are known as the....
Bill of Rights
Diving the Us Government into three branches in known as ________________.
Separation of Powers
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
Life or until Retirement
What is the name given to the group of advisors selected by the President?
The Cabinet
What is the role of the Legislative Branch
Create/Make Laws
This Amendment protects you against unreasonable Search and Seizures. It means that police typically need a warrant to search your home or vehicle.
The 4th Amendment
Dividing Powers between the Federal, State, and Local governments is known as....
Federalism
Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court to declare laws and Executive Orders _________________.
Unconstitutional
What check does the president have over the Legislative Branch if he receives a law that he does not agree with?
Veto
How can the Legislative Branch check the President if he is not doing his job?
Impeachment
Which Amendment contains Double Jeopardy, Eminent Domain, and Rights of the Accused?
The 5th Amendment
What was the name of the event that led to the downfall/collapse of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion
Random Question: What compromise settled the issue over Slave Representation in the US Government.
3/5ths Compromise
Random Question: What was the name of the Compromise that settled the debate of Representation between states with a large population and states with a small population?
The Great Compromise
What is the length of a term for a US Senator and how many terms can they serve?
6, No term limits
What are the 5 freedoms protected under the 1st Amendment?
RAPPS
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
The Goals of the US Constitution are outlined in the __________.
Preamble
What Supreme Court case set the precedent of Judicial Review?
Marbury V. Madison 1803
What are the Qualifications to become President of the United States? (Hint: 3 Things)
35 Years Old
Natural Born citizen
Live in the United States
What current Kentucky Senator is the Minority Leader for the United States Senate?
Mitch McConnel
What did the 19th Amendment establish?
Women's Suffrage or the right to vote
The principle that states the power of the government originates with people that are being governed.
Popular Sovereignty