Branches of Government
Name the 3 branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
How Many amendments in the bill of rights?
10
The beginning or introduction to the Constitution is called what?
The preamble
This is the first phrase of the preamble
"We the People"
How many amendments are there?
27
Which Branch of government is the president?
Executive Branch
What are the first ten amendments refered to as?
The Bill of Rights
The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
COnstitution
What branch can impeach the government?
Legislative
What is the 5th Amendment
This amendment in the Bill of Rights gives people Due Process rights - including right to remain silent.
Which Branch of government is congress?
Legislative Branch
What did the 8th amendment do?
outlawed cruel and unusual punishment like torture?
This part of the Constitution assures that the documents is living and adapting with the times.
The amendments
How many members does the senate have?
100
What amendment gives the freedom of religion, speech, press and assembly?
The 1st amendment
Which Branch of government is the supreme court?
Judicial Branch
When was the most recent amendment ratified?
1992
When was the constitution written?
September 17, 1787
What Branch can veto bills?
Executive
What DId the 19th amendment do?
Gave women the right to vote
What are CHECKS AND BALANCES in our government?
developed to ensure that no one branch of government would become too powerful.
Which amendment was ratified in 1992?
27th
When was the constitution first ratified?
1788
What are the 3 parts of the constitution?
What is the preamble, the articles and the amendments?
What did the 13th amendment do?
Freed slaves