Constitution
This document begins with the words “We the People.”
What is the Constitution?
This person is the leader of the executive branch.
Who is the President?
This branch of government makes laws.
What is the legislative branch?
This branch of government interprets laws.
What is the judicial branch?
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What are the Washington Commanders?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called this.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The President lives and works in this famous building.
What is the White House?
Congress is made up of these two parts.
What are the Senate and the House of Representatives?
The highest court in the United States is called this.
What is the Supreme Court?
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What are the Washington Wizards?
This amendment gives people freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the First Amendment?
This executive branch official takes over if the President can no longer serve.
Who is the Vice President?
Each state has this number of senators.
What is two?
Supreme Court justices are appointed for this length of time.
What is life?
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What are the Washington Nationals?
This part of the Constitution explains the purposes and goals of the government.
What is the Preamble?
One important job of the President is serving as this leader of the military.
What is Commander in Chief?
Members of the House of Representatives serve terms lasting this many years.
What is two years?
This principle allows courts to decide whether laws are constitutional.
What is judicial review?
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What are the DC United?
The Constitution was signed in this city in 1787.
What is Philadelphia?
The executive branch is responsible for doing this with laws passed by Congress.
What is enforcing the laws?
This process happens when Congress officially accuses a President or other official of wrongdoing.
What is impeachment?
This famous Supreme Court case established judicial review in 1803.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
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What are the Homestead Grays?