Branches of Government
What does the Legislative branch do?
Create laws
1st Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, speech, press, and assemble
What are the two political parties?
Republican and Democrats
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The president
7th Grade ELA teachers?
Shepherd
Ritchens
Mahone
What does the judicial branch do?
Judges or interprets laws
3rd Amendment?
You don't have to let soldiers sleep in your house
Which political party believes in increasing funding government programs, such as food stamps and public education?
Democrats
How many years can someone be president in total?
8 years total (2 four-year terms)
7th Grade Math teachers?
Studwood
Reed
Williams
What is the name of the most important court in the country?
Supreme Court
6th Amendment?
you have the right to a:
-Speedy trial
-Unbiased jury
-Lawyer
-Know why you were being accused
What part are Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, and Donald Trump a part of?
The Republican Party
How old must someone be to become president?
35 years old
Kappa Pillar of Success number 8?
Strive for excellence, not mediocrity
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Nine
8th Amendment?
You have the right not to receive cruel or unusual punishment or crazy fines
Which political party generally believes in lowering taxes for the wealthy?
The Republican Party
What is the job of the President?
to make sure that the laws are enforced. ( To make sure people follow the law)
Pizza place on 3rd Avenue between 170th and 171st?
Papa Johns
For how long can someone be a Supreme Court justice?
For life
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What political party are Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton a part of?
Democrats
How many years must a President have lived in the United States for in order to become president?
14 years.
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