Basics
Number of branches
3
Makes laws
Legislative Branch
Freedom of speech
the 1st Amendment
President can do this to laws
veto
Agreement between states
a compact
Supreme law of the land
the Constitution
Enforces laws
Executive Branch
Right to bear arms
the 2nd Amendment
Congress can override a veto with this vote
2/3 majority
Change to the Constitution
an amendment
First 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
Interprets laws
Judicial Branch
No quartering soldiers
the 3rd Amendment
Senate approves these
treaties/appointments
Divide power between national/state
federalism
Number of amendments
27
Head of Executive Branch
the President
Right to vote regardless of race
the 15th Amendment
Court can declare laws unconstitutional
judicial review
Rule by the people
democracy
Year ratified
1788
Highest court
the Supreme Court
Women’s right to vote
19th Amendment
Case that established judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
Government power is limited
limited government