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A change of addition to the Constitution
Amendment
How many branches of government does the United States have?
3 Branches
The number of House of Representatives each state receives is based off of the state's what?
Population
The President is the head of this branch
This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms (have guns)
2nd
A power the President has that allows him or her to prevent a bill from becoming a law
Veto
What is the term length for a Senator?
6 years
For the judicial branch, there are _____ requirments
This branch has the commander and chief of the USA Armed Forces
Executive Branch
This amendment prevents the government from forcing people to shelter soldiers in their homes
3rd
A system of government with one house
Unicameral
How many articles is the Constitution divided into?
7 articles
35 years old
This branch interprets the laws, or determines whether laws are constitutional or not
Judicial Branch
This amendment gives the right to a speedy trial
6th amendment
A supreme court power to determine whether or not a law is constitutional
Judicial Review
How many supreme court judges are there?
9 judges
To be both a Representative and a Senator, you must live in the ________ you represent
This branch collects taxes, regulates immigration, & coins money
Legislative Branch
This amendment gives the right to a trial by jury
7th
Requires that all states recognize and respect all laws and court decisions from other states
Full Faith and Credit
How many House of Representatives are there in the United States?
435
To become the President, you have to have lived in the United States for how many years?
14 years
This branch has the power to impeach the President
Legislative Branch
This amendment recognizes that Americans have rights that are not listed in the Constitution
9th