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What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Whos in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
What amendment guarantees the "right to bear arms".
2nd Amendment
What is the subject of article I?
Article I is about the first branch of the U.S. Government: Congress, or the legislative branch.
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
what is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment?
speech
What are three things that are wrong with the articles of Confederation?
1 No power to tax
2. No power to enforce laws
3. Weak Central Government
How often are elections for the House of Representatives, and who gets to vote in these elections?
Every two years, the people get to choose members of the House of Representatives (Article I. Section 1. Clause 1.)
What is the First section of the Constitution?
Preamble
What amendment guarantees that the Federal Government cannot require excessive bail?
The 8th amendment
What is popular sovereignty?
To reject a decision made by the law making body. This can be done by a president or governor.
Veto
What amendment guarantees you have the "right to remain silent"- the rights of an accused person
5th amendment