Presidents
Who was the first president
George Washington
What is the second amendment
The right to bear arms
What are the three branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is Representative Government
system where citizens elect officials to make laws and govern on their behalf, rather than voting on every issue directly, as seen in a direct democracy. This model allows for broader participation and expertise in complex decision-making, with elected representatives serving as the voice and interests of their constituents at local, state, and national levels, like the U.S. Congress
Protests and political rallies are protected under the rights to free speech and assembly.
Which amendment applies to this scenario
The First Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
How many presidents have we had?
47
How many amendments are there
27
What branch of government the president is in
What is separation of powers
a governmental principle that divides state authority into distinct legislative (law-making), executive (law-enforcing), and judicial (law-interpreting) branches, preventing any one part from becoming too powerful and guarding against tyranny, as implemented in the U.S. Constitution
Deegan is suspected of stealing from the Wildcat Snack Shack. The police need to see if the snack shack items are in his house. They need to get a warrant before entering his house.
Which Amendment ensures the police get a warrant before searching his house?
Amendment #4
Search and Seizure
Who was the 4th president
James Madison
Which amendments make up the Bill of rights?
1-10
Which branch does the supreme court belong to?
Judicial
What is check and balances
a system in government (and organizations) where power is divided among different branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial), each with distinct responsibilities, but also with powers to limit or "check" the other branches, preventing any single branch from becoming too powerful and protecting against tyranny and abuse
Every year, women are allowed to vote on new laws, policies, legislations and for president.
Which amendment gave women these rights?
The 19th Amendment
Women's Right to Vote
Which president is the father of the constitution?
James Madison
Which amendments repeal
18 and 21
Which branch does the house of representatives and senate belong to?
Legislative
what is Federalism
a system of government that divides power between a central (national) authority and constituent political units (like states or provinces), sharing sovereignty and creating multiple levels of governance where each level has distinct powers, balancing national unity with regional autonomy
American Citizens are able to sign up for war at the age of 18. "If you are old enough to fight, you are old enough to vote."
Which amendment gives American Citizens the right to vote at 18?
The 26th Amendment
Right to Vote at age 18
Which presidents signed the constitution
George Washington and James Madison
Which amendment allows people to vote
Amendment 15
Which two groups make up congress?
The senate and house of representatives
What is Popular Sovereignty
the principle that a government's power comes from the consent of its people, meaning ultimate authority rests with the citizens, who can create, alter, or abolish their government through democratic processes like voting, establishing constitutions, and electing representatives
Donald Trump has served two terms. Once from 2016-2020 and currently from 2024-2028.
Which Amendment limits the presidents to be elected for only two terms?
The 22nd Amendment
Two-Term Limit on Presidency