The Three Branches
This branch is headed by the President and carries out the laws.
Executive Branch
The First Amendment protects your right to speak and this other "R" word involving your beliefs.
Religion
These are the very first three words of the Constitution.
We The People
A "Bill" is just an idea for a law until this person signs it.
The President
To be President, you must be at least this old.
35 years old
This branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Legislative Branch
The total number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
10
The city where the Constitutional Convention was held in 1787.
Philadelphia
If the President says "No" to a bill, it is called this four-letter word.
Veto
This is the maximum number of terms a President can serve.
Two terms
This branch includes the Supreme Court and explains what laws mean.
Judicial Branch
This amendment protects you from "unreasonable searches and seizures" by the police.
4th Amendment
He is often called the "Father of the Constitution."
James Madison
If a bill is vetoed, this many members of Congress must vote "Yes" to override it.
2/3 Two-thirds
This person takes over if the President can no longer do their job.
Vice President
The system that makes sure one branch doesn't get too powerful.
Checks and Balances
These are the first 10 Amendments added to the Constitution to make sure the government didn't take away people's liberty.
Bill of Rights
A change or addition made to the Constitution is called this.
Amendment
Before a bill goes to the President, it must pass through both the House and this other group.
The Senate
The group of advisors who help the President make big decisions (like the Secretary of State).
The Cabinet
This is the special building in Washington, D.C., where the Legislative Branch (Congress) meets to write laws.
Capitol Building
The Constitution was written in 1787, but it didn't include the Bill of Rights until this many years later (Hint: it’s between 1 and 10!).
4 years
Before the Constitution was written, the United States was governed by this much weaker document that didn't even allow the government to collect taxes.
Articles of Confederation
Before a Bill is voted on by the whole House or Senate, a small group of experts studies it and decides if it’s a good idea. This small group is called a __________.
What is a committee
Every year, the President must give this famous speech to Congress to explain how the country is doing and what their plans are for the future.
The State of the Union address