Articles of the Constitution
How many Articles is the Constitution divided into?
7
How many people are in the US
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
535
100
435
What is the President's title that shows he's in charge of the Executive Branch
Chief Executive
What is the job of the Judicial Branch
Interpret or Judge the law
Which Amendment lists our most fundamental freedoms?
1st
Which Article tells how to Amend the US Constitution
Article 5
Who is in charge of the US House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
The President makes treaty's for the US, but the _____________ Branch must approve the treaty
Legislative
How many Justices serve on the US Supreme Court
9
6th
Which Article would a person look in to find the powers of Congress
Article I
How long is the term of office for a
US Representative
US Senator
2 years
6 years
The President is limited to __ Terms of office.
The only POTUS to exceed this limit was ______________
2 Terms
FDR
Why do Justices serve a Life long term or appointment?
So as not be be influenced or pressured by reelection
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Which Article of the Constitution lists the Powers and Relations among the States?
4
How many terms of office may a Senator or Representative serve?
No limit
The VP is in charge of the Senate but is rarely there so they leave the _________________ in charge
President Pro Tempore
Where do the US Supreme Court Justices work / here cases?
Supreme Court Building
Which Amendment says that we don't have to testify or give evidence against ourselves in court
5th
Which Article would a person look in to see why a President can be impeached?
2
What type of majority is needed in both houses of Congress to
Declare War
Override a Presidential Veto
2/3 majority
Naval Observatory
The Supreme Court has both Original and Apelate Jurisdiction. Which one means that they are hearing cases on appeal?
Appellate Jurisdiction
Why were the Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution
Help with Ratification
Framers were concerned that the powerful govt. might threaten individual rights