Branches of Government
Rules of the Branches
Ammendments
Miscellaneous
100
Name the three branches of Government
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
100
What is the term of office for a supreme court justice?
In other words, how long can you be a justice for the supreme court?
Life (until they die or retire)
100
What does the word "Amendment" mean?
It means to add or change something... from the original constitution.
100
The Preamble is found in the ____________ part of the Constitution.
A. Beginning
B. Middle
C. End
It is at the beginning before the consitution
200
The ________________________ branch writes the laws for the people.
Legislative
200
The ____________ has two members from each state:
A. Supreme Court
B. Cabinet
C. House of Representatives
D. Senate
The Senate
200
How many amendments are there in the constitution?
27
200
If something were to happen to a sitting president (a current president) who would be next in line to take over?
the vice president
300
The _______________________ branch decides if laws support the U.S. Constitution.
Judicial
300
The ____________ has 435 members. The number of representatives is based on each states population.
A. Senate
B. Cabinet
C. the House of Representatives
the House of Representatives
300
Amendment ____________ protects citizens from unreasonable searches & seizures
4
300
What amendment protects the right to bear arms?
The 2nd Amendment
400
The _________________________ branch makes sure that the laws passed by the legislative branch are enforced.
Executive
400
What does it mean to "veto" a law?
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
400
Amendment One guarantees the right to:
A. free speech
B. bear arms
C. vote
Free speech
400
What are the three parts of the first amendment?
Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Religion, Freedom to Assemble
500
Name the three groups working to make up the legislative branch.
Congress, Senate, and the House of Representatives
500
Explain "checks and balances".
counterbalancing influences, ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
500
The Bill of Rights includes which amendments:
A. first 10
B. 11-26
C. 12-18
D. first 25
the first 10
500
What is the constitution?
The Constitution of the United States established America's national government and fundamental laws and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
