Legislative Branch
What is the major duty/job of the Legislative Branch?
To make the laws
Who is the Chief Executive of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the law/ ensure constitutionality of the law.
1st Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
2nd Amendment
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Congress is made up by whom?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who is the second-in-command of the Executive Branch?
The Vice President
What is the name of the highest, most important court in the United States
The Supreme Court
3rd Amendment
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
4th Amendment
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 (depends on population but 435 is the current number)
Who chooses the president in an event of a tie?
The House of Representatives
How many judges serve in the Supreme Court? And how long do they serve?
There are 9, and they serve for life
5th Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6th Amendment
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
What is the total number of Senators?
100
What is the major duty/job of the Executive Branch
Carry out the laws
What type of cases do the Supreme Court and Federal Courts have jurisdiction over?
Ones having to do with the Constituion, The U.S. Government, treaties.
7th Amendment
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
8th Amendment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Who is the presiding officer of the House?
Speaker of the House
What are 2 of the 3 requirements in order to be a president?
Natural Born Citizen
At least 35 years old
Resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years
What is the process of checking the laws of our land called?
Judicial Review
8th Amendment
The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. (Your rights extend beyond what is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution).
9th Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.