Parts of the Constitution
How many articles AND amendments are there in the Constitution?
7 articles
27 amendments
How many Senators are there total? How many Senators does each state have?
100 total
50 per state
Who is Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
What was the result of the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was drafted / created
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
How many Supreme Court justices are there? What is their term?
9
Life with good behavior
State or federal government is in charge of:
a) passports
b) education
c) treaties
Passports - Fed
Education - State
Treaties - Fed
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To convince people ratify the Constitution
How are the 18th and 21st amendments related?
Prohibition - 18th
Repealed - 21st
How many branches of government does the Constitution create?
3
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the term length of a House member? What is the term length of a Senate member?
House - 2 years
Senate - 6 years
What is a veto? Who can use a veto?
A veto blocks / cancels legislation (laws)
The President can do this
What is the current voting age?
18 years old
What are you protected from in the 8th amendment?
Cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail and fines
What are the 2 parts of our bicameral Congress?
House of Representatives
Senate
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What are the basic jobs of each branch of government?
Legislative branch - make laws
Executive Branch - enforce laws
Judicial Branch - review laws
If the president nor vice president can serve the position, who is next in line?
Speaker of the House
What does freedom of religion mean?
Freedom to practice or not practice a religion of your choosing
What is the purpose of the preamble?
To introduce the main topics and ideas of the US Constitution
What is the term of the president? How many terms can a president serve?
4 year terms
2 terms total
What is the role of the presidential cabinet?
To assist and advise the President
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts Jr.
What are the 5 rights protected by the 1st amendment?
Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition, Religion