Our Constitution
What important document is called "the supreme law of the land"?
the Contstitution
What amendment protects the freedom of speech?
The first amendment
What are the number of branches in the US Government?
3 branches
This person is the head of the Executive branch...
The president
What do citizens do to choose their leaders in this country?
vote
What year was the Constitution written?
In 1787
The Bill of Rights is...
the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
What branch of the government makes laws?
The Legislative
These two groups make up the Legislative branch.
House of Representatives and Senate
taxes
What three words does the Constitution begin with?
"We the People..."
The Bill of Rights tell us...
what our rights are as people in this country
What branch of government interprets the laws?
The Judicial
How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve?
for life
If you are accused of a crime, you have the right to a...
fair trial
What is a change made to the Constitution called?
an amendment
Our rights are...
the freedoms we have
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
These people help build the laws of our country...
the legislative branch, house of representatives, the senate
Why is it important to know your rights?
Because I am a citizen of this country
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People who wrote the Bill of Rights wants to protect us from...
unfair treatment
Name one of the buildings where the three branches of government meet...
The White House
The Capitol Building
The Supreme Court
Chief Justice
The Bill of Rights says that we can gather to discuss ideas, this is called the right of...
assembly