Executive Branch
Where does the Executive branch work?
The White House
Who elects the members of the Judicial branch?
The President and the Senate
Where does the Legislative branch meet?
The United States Capitol
Why is the 1st Amendment so important?
It protects the right to free speech, religion, and press.
What makes someone a citizen?
They are official members of the country.
Who elects the Executive branch?
The citizens of the United States.
The Supreme Court has how many justices?
9
Who elects the members of Congress?
The citizens of the United States.
What does the 2nd Amendment protect?
The right to bear arms.
What important job do citizens have?
They elects the leaders of the government.
To be elcted as President, how old do you have to be?
35 years old.
When the Supreme Court decides whether a legislative act is constitutional, this is known as...
Judicial Review
How long of a term does a Senator serve?
6 years.
What could happen if the Bill of Rights did not exist?
The world would be unfair, the government would have all the control, and the people would have no individuality.
How long is the President's term?
4 years.
Who is the lead person of the Executive branch?
The President
Who is the lead person of the Judicial branch?
The Supreme Court
Who is the lead person of the Legislative branch?
The Congress
What is the 4th Amendment?
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What does the Executive branch do?
They suggest laws for Congress to pass.
What does the Judicial branch do?
They interpret the laws and decide if they follow the Constitution.
What does the Legislative branch do?
They make the laws.
Where does the Bill of Rights come from?
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution.
How many members are on the U.S. Senate?
100 - 2 per state