Article I
Which branch of the government is created by Article I?
The Legislative Branch
Which branch does Article II create?
The Executive Branch
The President
Which branch does Article III create?
The Judicial Branch
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
A number between 9 and 11 that is whole and also evenly divisible by 5 and 2
What is the main purpose of the Constitution?
To establish the structure of the US government and protect rights
What are the names of the two parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives & The Senate
What is the President's main job according to Article II?
To enforce/execute laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
The First Amendment
What do we call the introduction of the Constitution? (We the People...)
The Preamble
Which part of Congress is based on state population?
The House of Representatives
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
The President
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the law (and apply it to cases)
Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th Amendment
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the main job of Congress?
To make laws
What do we call the President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
What type of cases does the Supreme Court deal with?
Federal or constitutional law cases/disputes between states
Which amendment gives the right to a fair and speedy trial in criminal cases?
The 6th Amendment
What do we call the system where power is divided between national and state governments?
Federalism
Which part of Congress has 2 members from each state?
The Senate
What is the process called when Congress formally accuses a president of wrongdoing?
Impeachment
What power allows courts to decide if a law is unconstitutional?
Judicial review
Which amendment says rights not listed in the Constitution still belong to the people?
The 9th Amendment
What is the “supreme law of the land” according to the Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution