Constitution
Name 3 branches of the US Federal government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
One duty of the President is to do what?
-Veto a Bill
-Commander of the Military
- Nominate justices, ambassadors, and cabinet members
What is a federal system of government?
A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses.
What is bicameral?
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was written in Washington D.C.
False
The United State's first written form of government was what?
Articles of Confederation
The Preamble to the Constitution tells us what?
Why the Constitution was written
Why is the Constitution considered a "living document"?
It can be amended (changed) with the times
Members of this branch must live in the state they represent
Both the House of Representatives and Senate
True or False: The United States Constitution was written in Philadelphia
True
True or False: The Declaration of Independence came before the Constitution
True
Length of term in office for members of this office is 6 years.
Senate
What is the process of accusing a federal official of wrongdoing?
Impeachment
The leader of the Supreme Court is called what?
Who is The Chief Justice
Dividing power among different branches in the same government is callled:
Separation of Powers
This branch of government has 2 houses
Which part of the Legislative branch is where all revenue and money bills start?
House of Representatives
True or False: You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the political process
False
How many members are there on the Supreme Court?
9
Checks and Balances means:
You must be 25 years of age or older to be a member of this part of the Legislative Branch.
House of Representatives
Which part of Congress needs a majority vote to pass a bill into a law?
Both the House of Representatives and Senate
Who is in charge of declaring war?
Congress