Who is the current president?
Who is the current vice president?
Barack Obama - President
Joe Biden - VP
100
How long do Supreme Court justices serve for?
life
100
What does the right to bear arms mean?
the right to carry a weapon
100
Which department is responsible for printing money and handling the nation’s finances?
Department of Treasury
200
How many senators does each state have?
2
200
How long is one presidential term?
4 years
200
Justices on the Supreme Court are appointed by the __________________.
president
200
What are the five freedoms listed in the 1st amendment?
speech
press
petition
assembly
religion
200
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
300
What is the final step in the process of a bill becoming a law?
Enactment - the president must approve or veto the bill
300
What is the job of the Electoral College?
vote on the president
300
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
300
Under the 4th amendment, citizens can deny a search of their house if _________________ is not present.
a warrent
300
Name two goals of the preamble?
form a more perfect union-
establish justice-
insure domestic tranquility-
provide for the common defense-
promote the general welfare-
secure the blessings of liberty-
400
What are the qualifications for the House of Representatives?
25 years old
live in the state you are representing
citizen for at least 7 years
400
Who approves presidential treaties and appointments?
Senate
400
_____________________ is the Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional.
judicial review
400
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
400
Name one way the Legislative Branch can check on the Executive Branch
override veto-
approve appointments and treaties-
investigate executive actions-
impeach the president-
500
How long is the term for members of the Senate?
6 years
500
What are the qualifications to become president?
natural born citizen
resident of the United States for at least 14 years
35 years of age