Government Structure 1
The United States government is made up of how many branches?
Three
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a part of which branch of government?
Judicial Branch
Name 3 1st Amendment rights
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Right to Assemble
Right to Petition Congress
The U.S. (federal) government has not established a law for marijuana allowing states like California, Colorado, and Illinois to established their own law. Which amendment allows this?
When you turn 18 you can vote thanks to this amendment.
26th Amendment
This branch is responsible for making laws
Legislative Branch
Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is a part of which branch of government?
Legislative Branch
Does that police officer have a warrant signed by a judge? If not they can't search your place! This is all due to which amendment.
4th Amendment
You don't have to allow soldiers to stay in your home and eat all your food thanks to this amendment.
3rd Amendment
If the President becomes sick or dies, the Vice President takes over for him due to this amendment.
25th Amendment
This branch is responsible for interpreting the law.
Judicial Branch
Donald Trump is a part of which branch of government?
Executive Branch
6ix9ine could have stayed quiet instead of running his mouth during his trial thanks to this amendment.
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
Slavery is no longer legal in the United States (except in the case of punishment for a crime) due to the passing of this amendment.
13th Amendment
This branch is responsible for enforcing the law
Executive Branch
The legislative branch is made up of these two groups
House of Representatives & Senate
A person cannot be given life in prison for stealing a candy bar due to this amendment.
8th Amendment
Citizens are permitted to own guns thanks to this amendment.
2nd Amendment
Women, not just men, have the right to vote because of the passing of this bill.
19th Amendment
The idea that one branch can call out another branch if it does something out of line is referred to as _____________ and _____________.
Checks & Balances
The number of members of the House of Representatives is based on state _______________, while the number of Senators is __________ per state.
population; two
The Bill of Rights is the first _____ amendments of the Constitution.
10
The Constitution does not have an article or amendment saying that you can fly a plane, but you can if you want thanks to this amendment
9th Amendment
The 12th Amendment establishes the Electoral _________. This along with the popular vote contributes to the election of the president.
College