united States government branches
what are the three branches of united States government
legislative, executive, and judicial
how many amendments does the constitution have
27
what is freedom of religion
the right to think, express and act upon what you deeply believe, according to the dictates of conscience.
how old do citizens have to be to vote for president
18 or older
who vetoes bills
the president
what stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
checks and balances
what do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution
the bill of rights
what is the "rule of law"
a principle governing action or procedure
we elect a president for how many years
every four years
who signs bills to become laws
the governor
who is in charge of the executive branch
commander-in-chief
what is an amendment
an article added to the US Constitution.
what is the economic system in the united states
a highly developed mixed-economy
in what month do we vote for president
november 5 of the first tuesday
who is the commander-in-chief of the military
the president
who makes federal laws
congress
the idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. what are these words
"we the people"
what is the highest court in the united states
supreme court
what does the president cabinet do
advises the president
pay your bills on time and what's your result
you don't go to jail or you don't want to be homeless
if both the president and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president
the speaker of the house of repesentatives
which of the following is NOT one of the right listed in the declaration of indeprndence
A. life
B. liberty
C. property
D. pursuit of happiness
property
how many justices are on the supreme court
9
if the president can no longer serve who becomes president?
the vice president
who was the first president
george washington