History Vocabulary
What means to officially accept or adopt?
Ratify
Which Article of the Constitution tells us about this branch of gov?
Article 1
Main responsibility of this branch of gov?
Enforcing laws
How many justices are on our Supreme Court?
9
What was the name of the first Constitution for America?
Articles of Confederation
What means to compare a law to the Constitution?
Constitutionality
Which word tells us we have 2 houses in this branch?
Bicameral
Name 2 of the 3 people in this branch
President, VP, Cabinet
How long do justices serve on the Supreme Court?
Lifetime/as long as they want to
Name one of the two purposed of our Constitution.
Establish government OR Nations Laws
Legislate/legislative/legislator are all reffering to what?
Laws
Which house has 100 members?
Senate
Explain how long this person can be in office.
4 years, elected 2 times
What is the main responsibility of the Supreme Court?
compare law to Constitution.
Articles 1-3 establish what?
American government branches
What means to reject a bill or law?
Veto
How long do Senators serve before having to run for office again?
6 years
Who is the cabinet?
Leaders of gov departments
How does a person get on Supreme Court?
Appointed by Pres. and confirmed by Senate
Which articles tells us how to change the Constitution?
5
Introduction
What is this branch's main responsibility?
Making laws
What is it called when the President is accused of a crime while in office?
Impeach(ment)
If someone doesn't like the Supreme court's decision, what is their next step?
Nothing. Appeals are over.
What are the first 10 changes/amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights.