Who's Got the Power?
To Be A Citizen
The Bill of Rights
It's a Numbers Game
Potpurri
100

This branch of government enforces the law.


Who is...the Executive Branch

100

This is required for law enforcement to enter and search one's property.

What is...a Search Warrant

100

"...the right of the people to keep and bear arms."

What is...the 2nd Amendment

100

It's the number of branches created in the Articles of Confederation.

What is... "One/1"

100

The first three words of the Preamble.

What are..."We the People"

200

This individual is in charge of the executive branch.

Who is...the President of the United States

200

This basic right allows U.S. citizens to select their leaders.

What is...the Right to Vote

200

"...nor cruel and unusual punishment..."

What is...the 8th Amendment

200

It is the number of members in the U.S. Supreme Court.


What is...Nine

200

This system keeps the branches from overpowering each other.

What is...Checks and Balances

300

This branch of government interprets the law.

Who is...the Judicial Branch

300

Citizens are protected from Cruel and Unusual punishments under this amendment.

What is...the 8th Amendment

300

"...to be twice put in jeopardy..."or "...be compelled to be a witness against himself..."

What is...the 5th Amendment

300

This is the number of members granted to each state in the U.S. senate.

What is...Two

300

This political group, led by Hamilton and Washington, supported the Constitution as it was written.

Who are...the Federalists

400

This is the main responsibility of the legislative branch.


What is...to write (make) laws

400

Wearing pins, t-shirts, caps and other apparel are forms of this basic 1st Amendment freedom.

What is...Freedom of Speech

400

The right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects...from illegal search and seizures."

What is...the 4th Amendment

400

It is the age required to become President of the United States. 


What is...35

400

This presidential power allows for the president to overrule potential laws.

What is...Veto power

500

These are the two groups in Congress.

What are...the Senate and the House of Representatives, or Upper and Lower House.


500

A person not born in the USA can become a citizen through this method. 

What is...Naturalization (Naturalized citizen).

500

"...The powers not delegated to the United States...are reserved..., or to the people."

What is ...the 9th Amendment

500

This is the TOTAL number of members in Congress (upper and lower houses).

What is...535

500

This political group insisted on a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution.

What is...the Anti-Federalists

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