Legislative Branch
The primary role of the Legislative branch is to _______ the laws.
Make
The primary role of the executive branch is to ________ the laws.
Enforce
The primary role of the Judicial branch is to __________ the laws.
Interpret
Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, press, speech, etc.
First Amendment
The introduction to the Constitution is called.
The Preamble
The process of making a bill into a law is very...
Difficult / Tedious
The President denying a bill becoming a law is called...
A veto.
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
Which amendment says that you have the right to a lawyer, and to a speedy trial?
Sixth Amendment
What is America's Independence Day, including the year?
July 4, 1776
How long can a person serve in the House or Representatives?
Unlimited two year terms.
The group of electors that are chosen to select the President.
The Electoral College
Because they can appoint somebody with the same ideology as themselves, who will be in the Supreme Court long after they are no longer President.
Which amendment states that if you are found NOT guilty of a crime but then new evidence is presented, you cannot be tried for the same crime again?
Fifth Amendment
Voting, petitioning, writing letters, calling, and others are examples of which group's powers?
The People.
How long can a person serve in the Senate?
Unlimited six year terms.
A law or order given by the president that is not passed through Congress.
Executive Order
How long can Supreme Court justices serve?
Until they die, retire, or are impeached / convicted.
Which amendment says that the government cannot search your property without probably cause and a warrant?
Fourth Amendment
Which branch has the power to declare war?
Legislative
How much of a vote is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?
2/3
If the President and the Vice President are both unable to serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
The ability of the Supreme Court to decide if laws are constitutional or not is called...
Judicial Review
Which amendment states that any power not given to the federal government by the constitution belongs to the states?
Tenth Amendment
What makes the Constitution a living document?
It can be amended, meaning it is able to grow or change.