What does the legislative branch do?
Makes our laws
Who takes over if something happens to the President?
Vice President
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
If you were born in the country that you live in, then you are a what?
Citizen
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
How many members are in the Senate?
How long can someone be President?
8 years
What is the highest court in our country called?
Supreme Court
Name one of the duties we have as citizens.
Serve on a jury when asked
Obey all laws
Pay taxes
Attend school if you are under the age of 18
Who was the oldest person to sign the Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin
What are the Senate and House of Representatives called together?
Congress
How old do you have to be in order to be President?
Who appoints Supreme Court members?
President
Name one of the responsibilities we have as citizens.
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others
Participate in your local community
Stay informed
Vote in elections
What rights does the 1st amendment give us?
Freedom of religion, speech, and press
How old do you have to be in order to be a Senator?
30 years old
How many cabinet positions are there?
15
What does the judicial branch do?
Judges our laws
What type of test do you have to take to become a citizen?
English and civics test
What right does the 2nd amendment give us?
Right to bear arms
What type of legislature do we have?
Bicameral legislature
What does the executive branch do?
What are the requirements to be a Supreme Court Justice?
There are not any requirements.
The process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a permanent resident after meeting the requirements. What is this called?
Naturalization
Which amendment says no cruel and unusual punishment?
8th