Declaration of Independence
This country ruled the United States before it gained its independence
Great Britain
This person leads the Executive Branch
What is it called when you make a change or addition to the Constitution?
Amendment
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called
The Bill of Rights
The leader of the State Government, who works on the executive branch is called
The Governor
What is the name of government that Great Britain had when they ruled over the United States
Monarchy
In order to work on the legislative branch you must be at least _______ years old
25
This amendment prevents soldiers from forcing themselves into your home
Third Amendment
How many articles are there in the US Constitution
7
State governments are modeled after what
The National Government
True or False: The King did not allow the colonists to vote on the laws he imposed
True
Congress, which works on the legislative branch, is made up of 2 houses. What are they called?
Senate and House of Reprsentatives
This amendment prevents a person from incriminating themselves and also prevents them from being charged with the same crime twice
5th Amendment
Article I of the Constitution establishes which branch of government
Legislative Branch
There are _____ Judges/Justice on the Maryland Supreme Court
7
The complaints listed in the Declaration of Independence led to the creation of what document
United States Constitution
This system gives each branch their own powers and also ensures that one branch does not have too much power
Checks and Balances
This amendment gives the states the power to make their own laws if the federal government does not have a law about it already
10th Amendment
Article III states that these people will serve a life term, unless they are impeached for bad behavior
Judges/Justices
Congress at the state level is called what
The Maryland General Assembly/Legislature
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the three rights that all people should have
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
There are ____ Judges/Justices on the Supreme Court
9
This amendment says that citizens are entitled to rights that aren't directly listed in the Constitution as well
9th Amendment
Article II of the Constitution establishes which branch of government
Executive Branch
What are the two houses of the Maryland General Assembly called
Senate and the House of Delegates