Branches of the Government
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the Constitution
Who can veto a bill passed by Congress?
The President
What is federalism?
A system where power is shared between the national and state governments
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Who makes up the Executive branch?
The President, Vice President, and Cabinet
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
Who shares power in a federal system?
National and state governments
What is the 2nd Amendment about?
The right to bear arms
What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
How does Congress override a presidential veto?
By a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress
Name one power reserved for the states.
Examples: Education, elections, or policing
What did the 13th Amendment do?
It abolished slavery
Who leads the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
What is the "Supremacy Clause"?
The Constitution is the "supreme law of the land"
Who confirms Supreme Court justices?
What does the 10th Amendment say?
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states
What does the 19th Amendment guarantee?
It granted women the right to vote
How can one "check" another branch?
Examples can include: vetoes, judicial review, or confirming appointments
What Is needed to ratify a constitutional amendment?
Approval by three-fourths of the states
What happens if the President is impeached?
The House of Representatives charges the President; the Senate holds the trial
How does federalism help balance power?
It divides power to prevent one level from becoming too powerful
What is the 26th Amendment about?
It lowered the voting age to 18