Constitution
The introduction to the Constitution is called the...
Preamble
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
President
What is the 1st amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest
Which amendment freed the slaves?
13
What is a campaign?
An organized effort to get a candidate elected
The phrase “We the People” in the Preamble means:
The government gets its power from the citizens
What is the role of the President's Cabinet?
to advise the president
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19
How many times can a president be elected?
Twice (two four-year terms)
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
To introduce and explain the goals of the Constitution
The House of Representative and the Senate are both part of which branch?
Congress, Legislative Branch
What is the 5th amendment?
The right to remain silent (you don't have to testify against yourself)
Which amendment outlawed alcohol and was later overturned?
18
A technique used in campaign ads that makes the candidate seem like an everyday person is called:
Plain folks
What does Article I of the Constitution describe?
the role of the Legislative Branch
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What is the 6th amendment?
The right to a speedy trial
Which amendment changed the voting age to 18?
26
What is the purpose of the electoral college?
To select the president
Recite the whole dang Preamble right here right now
We the People of the United States, in order to forma. amore perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Why is the government divided into 3 branches?
TO maintain a balance of power so no one person or branch becomes too powerful
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect the rights of the American citizens from government overreach
How many total amendments are there?
27
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