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What are the Three Branches of Government?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
How old do Senators need to be to run for office?
30
What does the preamble express in the US Constitution?
The preamble expresses the PURPOSE of the US Constitution.
How old do Representatives need to be to run for office?
25
According to Article 1, Section 6 of the US Constitution, do members of Congress get paid?
Yes
What is a faction?
A group of people
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
Write Laws
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret the law
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
Enforce the law
What are the two major components in the Legislative Branch?
Senate, House of Representatives
How log do justices serve in the supreme court?
Life
What is the first amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of:
Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion
According to Article 2 of the US Constitution, how long is a term for the President?
4 years
The president is elected by _________________.
the electoral college
According to Article 6 of the US Constitution, which takes precedence, state law or federal law?
Federal law
What is a majority faction?
The majority of a group of people who have the ability to take over the minority.
How long is the term for a US Senator?
6 years
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are called _______________.
Bill of Rights
How old do you have to be to run for president?
35
According to Article 1, Section 5 of the US Constitution, both the House and Senate need a majority of its members present in order to do business.
True or False
True
What is the eighth amendment in the US Constitution?
No excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishments
What is the second amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Right to bear arms, well regulated militia
How long is the term for a US representative?
2 years
What is the fourth amendment in the bill of rights?
No unreasonable search and seizure
What day was the Declaration of Independence written? (month, day, and year)
July 4, 1776