General Knowledge
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What is the primary duty of the Legislative Branch?
To create or make laws
What is the main duty of the Executive Branch?
The main duty is to execute laws.
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch
To interpret laws
What 5 freedoms are protected by the 1st amendment?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
Who is the commander-in-chief the United States military?
The President
What two bodies make up the Legislative Branch?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Who makes up the Executive branch?
President, Vice President, President's Cabinet
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
Federal courts
or
Supreme Court, District Court, Appellate Court
What did the 13th amendment do?
Abolish slavery
Who appoints federal judges and who approves them?
The President appoints and the Senate approves
How are representatives chosen in the Legislative Branch?
The people vote and elect their representatives
Who would take over if something should happen to the President?
Vice President
How long do judges serve for?
For life
The 15th amendment made it so you could vote regardless of your race. True or False?
True
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
First someone comes up with an idea and then that idea is assigned to a committee to discuss. The House and Senate work out their differences and then pass it to the President for a final decision. The President can veto or sign the bill.
Varies
What qualifications do Federal judges have to meet?
none
The 19th amendment gave...