Constitution 1
How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
10
Which branch of government explains or interprets laws?
Which part of Congress do you have to be at least 25 years of age or older to be a part of?
House of Representatives
Who is the main author of the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False: The Declaration of Independence came before the Constitution
True
One duty of the President is to do what?
Veto a Bill
Which branch of government enforces the country's laws?
Executive
Put these documents in chronological order, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Declaration of Independence.
2. Articles of Confederation
3. Constitution
What is the 1st amendment?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
The Preamble to the Constitution tells us what?
Which part of our government can amend the Constitution?
Congress
The leader or President of the senate is who?
Vice President
True or False: The Constitution assures us that laws made in one state will be upheld by another state.
True
The leader of the Supreme Court is called?
The Chief Justice
What does Bicameral mean?
How many members are in the Senate?
100 members
The United States' first written form of government was what?
Articles of Confederation
Which branch of government is the court system of our country?
Judicial Branch
What is another name for the legislative branch?
Congress
The House of Congress where a census is taken every 10 years to establish representation
House of Representatives