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Vocabulary Terms
Constitution
Amendments/Bill of Rights
Miscellaneous
Branches of Government
100
What type of government is ruled by a king or a royal family.
A monarchy
100
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the Constution
100
How many amendments are in the bill or rights?
Ten
100
What is a formal agreement between countries?
A treaty.
100
Congress is part of the 
Legislative Branch
200
In this type of government, the people have the power to make decisions.
Democracy
200
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights.
200
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
The second Amendment
200
There are 100 of these in the U.S. Congress
Senators
200
The President is in charge of the 
Executive Branch
300

The word describes the balance of power between the states and the national government.

Federalism
300
Who decides if a law follows or violates the Constitution?
The Supreme Court.
300
Which amendment protects freedom of expression?
First Amendment
300
How is the number of Representatives in the House decided? 
It depends on the population of the state
300
The Supreme Court is in charge of which branch?
The Judicial Branch
400

This phrase describes the way that the different branches of government share powers. 

Checks and balances
400
In what year was the Constitution ratified?
In 1787
400
Because of this amendment, police need to have a warrant to search you or your property.
Fourth Amendment
400
How many terms can a president serve?
Two terms
400
Which branch is in charge of taxes and spending?
Legislative Branch
500
This phrase is from Supreme Court decision in McCullough v. Maryland, when it said the federal government has more powers than states.
The supremacy clause
500
How many amendments are part of the Constitution?
27
500
What are the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment?

Hint: Freedom of religion is one.

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
500
Who is the person in charge of the Senate?
The Vice President 
500
Who appoints Supreme Court judges?
The President