Branches of Government
In this branch of government, the law is interpreted
Judicial
a new law in the Constitution is known as a
amendment
55 founding fathers wrote the Constitution at this meeting
Constitutional Convention
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court
9
How does the Supreme court keep congress in check?
Judicial Review
This is how the branches make sure that each has the same amount of power
system of checks and balances
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as this
The Bill of Rights
In what city was the Constitution written
Philadelphia
Which amendment gives us the right to bare arms
2nd
How does Congress keep the Supreme Court in check?
Creating laws, regulating commerce and approves or rejects Supreme Court Justices nominations.
This group makes up the Legislative Branch
Congress
Police must have a warrant to search your home. Which amendment enforces this?
4th
Currently, the Constitution has how many amendments?
27
Who leads the Executive Branch?
How does congress keep the President in check?
They approve presidential appointments and treaties and have the power to impeach.
The House of Representatives number of members depends on
a state's population
What is the 10th amendment?
All powers not given to the government are given to the states and the people.
In what year was the Constitution written
1787
Commander in Chief is the title of which head of government?
President
How does the President keep congress in check?
Approves or rejects bills. (Vetoes)
This branch of government carries out laws and leads our military
Executive
This amendment includes protection from self incrimination.
5th
What five freedoms are listed in the first amendment?
speech
press
religion
assembly
petition
Power in the U.S Government is divided among how many branches? NAME THEM!
3 Branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial)
How does the President keep the Supreme Court in check?
By nominating Supreme Court Justices.