3 branches of government
What are the 3 branches of government?
executive, legislative, judicial
What document did the Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
TRUE OR FALSE: The electoral college is not used anymore for the election process.
Which branch of government makes laws?
legislative
Who was the father of the Consitution?
James Madison
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
First Amenedment
Who is the group that officially elects the President?
Electoral College
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
president
What was an Anti-federalist?
They did not believe in a strong central government
What does the second amendment protect?
The right to bear arms
Which 2 states have the most electoral votes?
Texas and California
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
How many amendments are in the Constituion?
27
Which amendment gives the right to a fair trial?
6th amendment
What is the minimum number of electoral votes a candidate needs to win the presidency?
270
What checks the power of branches to make sure not one branch is more powerful than the other?
Checks and balances
What does the Preamble of the Constitution begin with?
We the People.....
Which amendment states soldiers can not stay in your homes without permission?
3rd amendment
How many electoral votes does Oklahoma get?
7