three branches of gov.
why do we have three branches of government?
to stop one from becoming too powerful
(checks and balances)
What is one right protected by the first amendment?
freedom of speech
or
freedom of religion
or
freedom of assembly
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
what is the highest power in America?
the constitution
What are the three branches of government?
executive
legislative
judicial
What is an amendment?
a change or addition to the constitution
it freed the slaves
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
the Atlantic Ocean
What are 2 requirements people must pass to vote
Be 18 years or older and a US citizen
which branch creates new laws?
legislative (congress)
What are the first 10 amendments of the constitution called?
the bill of rights
who was president during both the great depression and world war 2?
Franklin Roosevelt
What is the longest river in the United States?
the Missouri river
Who has the power to veto bills?
the president (executive branch)
What is the job of the supreme court?
to interpret the constitution
what are the first three words of the constitution? What do they mean?
We the people-
stands for self government. Democracy!
What did Alexander Hamilton do?
He was one of the writers of the federalist papers
name two states that border Mexico
California, New mexico, Texas, Arizona.
who wrote the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many members are there in the house of representatives?
435
how many amendments does the constitution have?
27
What year was the constitution written?
1787
name one US territory
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
America Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam
What 3 rights are in the declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness