3 Branches of Government- Part 1
The main job of this branch is to make the laws.
Legislative
The Legislative Branch is broken into two houses/parts. Name them.
The House of Representatives and The Senate
Freedom of Speech, religion, etc.
1st Amendment
What is the introduction to The US Constitution called?
The Preamble
The year The US Constitution was written and signed?
1787
The main job of this branch is to decide if laws made by congress are constitutional or not.
Judicial
There are 9 justices inside of which branch?
Judicial
Right to Bare Arms
2nd Amendment
What section comes after The Preamble? The are seven parts to it.
The 7 Articles
Of the 13 states how many were to be in favor of The US Constitution for it to be ratified?
9 out of 13
The main job of this branch is to enforce the laws.
Executive
This branch of governemnt contains The Cabinet within it.
Executive
What word is used in government that means "to change" the constitution?
Amend/Amendment
The first 3 words of The Preamble?
We The People...
The term used when the President says no to or turns down a bill passed by congress.
Veto
This branch of governement has the power to declare war.
Legislative- Congress
This branch of governemnt has the power to send and comand US troops.
Executive- The president
How many rights are given to US citizens listed in The Bill of Rights?
10
The first 10 amendments to The US Constitution
The Bill of Rights
What fraction of congress must vote to override the President's Veto?
Congress can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.
Which branch of government controls taxes and spending within The United States?
Legislative
Name 2 departments inside of the President's Cabinet.
Vice President, Secretary of State, Department of Defense, Agriculture, Education, etc.
Daily Double
What is the 3rd amendment?
The US Constitution replaced Americas first form of written government. What was America's first government called that the Constitution replaced?
The Articles of Confederation
How many delegates signed The US Constitution?
38 or 39 of 55 Delegates