Context & Concepts
Branches of Government
Requirements Articles 1-3
Constitution
First 10 Amendments
100
What was the name of the first document of national government / constitution for the United States?
What is the Articles of Confederation
100
Which branch of the central government makes / enacts / passes laws?
Legislative Branch
100
How long does a federal judge serve?
Life
100
The U.S. Congress is “bicameral.” This means?
It has two houses or branches.
100
The additions / changes made in the current constitution over the years are known as the:
Amendments
200
In what year was the current constitution written?
What is 1787
200
Which branch of the central government enforces laws?
Executive Branch
200
What are the requirements to be a Representative and how long to they serve?
You have to be at least 25 years old and a citizens for 7 years. They serve 2 year terms.
200
What are the three parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, Articles, Amendments.
200
The first ten amendments are called:
The Bill of Rights
300
What is the name for the form or plan of government in which powers are divided among one national government and many state governments?
Federal System
300
Which branch of the central government interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
300
What are the requirements to be a Representative and how long to they serve?
You must be at least 25 years old and a citizen for 7 years. The term is 2 years.
300
The U.S. House of Representatives has how many members?
435
300
How many “additions / changes” have been made in the current constitution over the years?
27
400
The principle that divides powers and duties among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of a government is known as:
Separation of Powers
400
What branch has the right to declare war?
Legislative Branch
400
What are the requirements to be a senator? How long are their terms?
You must be at least 30 years old and a citizen for at least 9 years. A term is 6 years.
400
The U.S. Senate has how many members?
100
400
What amendment gives people the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
500
What did the “Great Compromise” at the Constitutional Convention do:
Created a two “branch” or house national legislature.
500
What is the “official name” of the legislative branch of the federal government?
Congress
500
What are the requirements to be the president? How long is their term? What are the maximum number of terms? What are the maximum number of years?
You must be at least 35 years old and a native born citizen who has lived in the US for at least 14 years. A term is 4 years. They can serve to 4 year terms and a maximum of 10 years.
500
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to receive to win the presidency in the Electoral College?
270
500
What amendment protects the freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
1st Amendment
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