The Constitution
What year was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
What is federalism?
A system where power is shared between national and state governments
What branch of government is Congress part of?
The Legislative Branch
What age must a person be to run for president?
At least 35 years old
What branch of government is the Supreme Court part of?
The Judicial Branch
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
What are the two main levels of government in federalism?
Federal and state governments
How many houses make up Congress?
2
Where must a president be born?
IN the USA
What is the main job of the Supreme Court?
To interpret the laws and the Constitution
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What do we call powers shared by both federal and state governments?
Concurrent powers
What is the name for a two-house legislature?
bicameral
How many years must a president have lived in the U.S.?
At least 14 years
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What was the first U.S. government system before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
What kind of government system gives all power to the central government?
Unitary system
What are the two parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
How is the president officially elected?
Through the Electoral College
Who leads the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
What is the opening statement of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What kind of system gives almost all power to the states?
Confederal system
Where does Congress meet?
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
In what month do Americans vote for president?
November
Where does the Supreme Court meet?
Washington, D.C.