Amendments
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What branch of government is located in Article 1?
The Legislative Branch
What Branch of Government is located in Article 2?
Executive Branch
What is the term limit for justices?
Life terms
List all requirements for naturalization
Pass US citizenship test
18 years or older
lived in US for at least 5 years
What does the 10th amendment do?
It gives the states their power
What is the job of the Executive branch?
ENFORCES the laws
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
INTERPRETS the laws
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
MAKES the laws
Equal representation (2 per state)
Where in the constitution are the fundamental liberties for Americans located?
the Bill of Rights
What are the 2 sections of Congress called?
The Senate and House of Representatives
What branch of government is located in Article 3?
Judicial branch
Who leads the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice Roberts
List all the requirements to be President
35 years or older
natural born citizen
lived in the US for at least 14 years or more
Provide me ONE example of a FIRST amendment right.
...answers will vary...
Why did the southern states want slaves to be counted in the population?
To control the house of representatives
What decision was made to split congress into 2 houses?
The Great Compromise
Who elects the president?
the electoral college
Who leads the executive branch? (list all)
The president, VP and other cabinet members
What amendment reminds citizens that they don't have to testify against themselves?
5th amendment
What system divides powers between the central government and the states?
Federalism
What are the powers granted to the states called?
reserved powers
What are two of the powers shared by federal and state governments?
Power to tax and build roads
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
Based on population