3 Branches
The Legislative Branch ______ the laws
makes
What year was the Constitution created?
1776
The president is in the ________ branch.
executive
There are ____ Senators total
100
Freedom of ________ means you can say your opinion, start a school newspaper, or form a club
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, and Petition
The Executive Branch ________________________
The main writer of the Declaration of Independence was
Thomas Jefferson
The president is chosen by the
Electoral College
A Senator serves for __ years.
6
Right to ____ _____ means people have the right to own weapons for protection
bear arms
The Judicial Branch decides if the _____ are fair.
laws
The first president of the USA was
George Washington
To run for president, a person must be at least ___ years old
35
The ________ ___ ___________ is based on population.
House of Representatives
A bigger state like California has many Representatives while a smaller state like Wyoming has only 1.
_______ and _______ means police cannot search you, your backpack, or your house without a good reason (a warrant.)
search and seizure
Who is in the Legislative Branch?
Judges on the Supreme Court serve for their entire ____
life.
2
Representatives serve for __ years.
2
You have the right to remain silent, and you can't be forced to confess. __________ __ __ _________
Rights of the Accused
Who is in the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
You must be at least ____ years old to vote.
18
When Congress passes a bill, the ______ must sign it in order for it to become law
President
House of Representatives and the Senate make up the ________
Congress.
Right to a Fair ______ means you get a speedy and public trial with a jury if accused of a crime.
Trial