Let's Make Amends
This amendment prohibited the sale of alcohol.
18th Amendment
This came BEFORE the Constitution but was seen as weak.
The Articles of Confederation
How old must you be to run for President?
35 years old
How long can a Supreme Court justice serve?
Lifetime appointment
Senators serve for 6 years, how long does a congressman serve?
2 years
This amendment freed the slaves.
13th
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Which amendment limits the President to 2 four-year terms?
22
How many Supreme Court justice are there?
9
When a Senator gives a long speech to delay the vote of a bill he doesn't like.
filibuster
This amendment outlined the succession of the president.
25th
Articles 2, is related to which branch of government?
executive
After a President negotiates a treaty, who must approve it?.
Senate
Declaring a law unconstitutional
judicial review.
How often does the census count the population of the U.S.?
Every 10 years
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
19th
According to the Constitution, who can declare war?
Congress
number of Electoral votes held by Texas in the last election.
40
What is the name for the person filing a suit? _______ vs Defendant
Plaintiff
How many senators are there?
100
This amendment gave direct voting of senators.
17th
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
After the House of Representatives impeaches a president, where is the trial held?
Senate.
The three levels of the Federal court system: District court, ____________ ___ __________ and the Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435