Amendments
Which amendment allowed (white) women the right to vote?
19
what are the three branches of government?
legislative, judicial, executive
What does the executive Branch Do?
enforce the laws
What does the judicial branch do?
interprets the laws/ decides if they're constitutional
What does the legislative Branch do?
makes the laws
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
How many terms can a president serve?
2 consequtive terms
What is one requirement to be president?
14 year residency
born in the US
at least 35 years old
Who makes up the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
What is another name for the group that leads the legislative Branch?
Congress
Amendment 26
When was the Constitution signed?
1787
Who leads the executive branch?
The president of the United States
How many people sit on the supreme court?
9 Justices
Congress is made of two groups, what are they?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is the 2nd amendment?
right to bear arms
what makes up the constitution?
Preamble (introduction)
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Amendments
What is another other member of the executive branch?
The vice president, cabinet
Who decides the members of the judicial branch?
The president (They are appointed)
How many seats are in the senate?
100 (2 per state)
what are the first 10 amendments called?
The bill of rights
How does the government make sure one branch doesn't get too powerful?
checks and balances
What is the main role of the vice president?
To be ready to take the mantle as president
The judicial branch can _______ arising under federal law and the constition
hear all cases
How many members are they in the House of Representatives?
435 (chosen by population and state vote)