Branches of Gov
What are the 3 branches of Government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What document begins with the words “We the People”?
Constitution
The Bill of Rights are the first _____ amendments
10
Type of government where people are able to vote for their leaders.
Democracy
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The president of the United States
This branch makes new laws
Legislative Branch
The first paragraph of the Constitution is called the _______
Preamble
What amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
2nd
Type of Government that has a King or Queen in charge
Monarchy
What is the minimum age required to be elected President of the United States?
35
What branch has the power to declare war?
This is how each branch of government can restrain the acts of the other branches
_______ and _______
Checks and Balances
This amendment protects your right to remain silent (no self-incrimination)
5th
How many U.S. Senators does each state have?
2
What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?
270
This branch interprets laws
Judicial
This document stated that America was no longer under the rule of England
Declaration of Independence
This Amendment states you have the right to an attorney even if you can't afford one
6th
This Supreme Court ruling stated that people who have been charged with a crime must be read their rights.
Miranda V. Arizona
America fought a war against this country to gain it's independence
England
This branch can impeach the President
Legislative
Changes to the Constitution are called _______
Amendments
What is the term for being charged for the same crime twice.
Double Jeopardy
The type of democracy we have in the U.S.
Representative Democracy
Name one current U.S. Senator from Tennessee
Blackburn
Hagerty