Bill of Rights
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
The Constitution
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the highest court in the United States?
the U.S. Supreme Court
What is a change to the constitution called?
an amendment
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
The first 10
What is the name of the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Besides the President, what are the other two parts of the Executive Branch?
Vice President and Cabinet
How long is the term of office of a Supreme Court justice?
life
What is the name of the beginning section of the Constitution?
The Preamble
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
The second
What is the representation in the House of Representatives based on?
population
What is the primary purpose of the Executive Branch?
to enforce the laws (to carry them out)
How many U.S. Supreme Court justices are there?
nine
When did the U.S. constitution go into effect?
1789
Who wrote the amendments that became the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
How old must the President be?
35
Who nominates the U.S. Supreme Court justices and who approves the appointment?
The President and the Senate
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
The right to choose not to testify against oneself belongs to witch amendment ?
The 5th
Which part of the Congress has the longest term of office?
the Senate
True or false-The President can be a naturalized citizen.
false
Which article in the Constitution sets up the Judicial Branch?
3rd
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights