Constitution by Numbers
Amendments
Three Branches
Vocabulary
Constitution Dates
100
How many amendments are in the constitution?
27 amendments
100
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition.
100
How many justices there are in the Supreme Court.
9 Justices
100
What is a veto?
A chief executive's decision to reject a bill.
100
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
When is July 4th 1776
200
How many articles are in the constitution?
7 articles
200
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
200
Which article deals with the executive branch?
The second article
200
What is the Preamble?
The first paragraph that sets that sets the goals for the nation.
200
When did the first Continental Congress meet
When is 1774
300
How many representatives are in the House?
435 House members
300
What is the 6th amendment?
Right to a fair, speedy trial.
300
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the constitution
300
What is the definition of an amendment?
To change a bill, law, or part of the constitution.
300
When was the constitution ratified?
When is 1787
400
How many cabinets does the president have?
15 cabinets
400
What is the 14th amendment?
All right to all citizens.
400
Who is the head of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
400
What is the federal government?
The United States Government
400
When was the Articles of Federation adopted by the states
When is 1781
500
Votes required by congress in order to override the presidents veto.
2/3rds vote from each house.
500
What is the 22nd amendment?
The limits the president to 2 terms.
500
Who is the head of the Senate?
The vice president
500
What is the Electoral College?
A group of politicians, from each state, who cast ballots for the president and the vice president.
500
When did the Second Continental Congress meet.
When is 1775
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