Legislative Branch
The two bodies that make up Congree
House of Representatives and Senate
The year the constitution was ratified
1788
Group of people who help the president make decisions...
Cabinet
The highest court system in the U.S
Supreme Court
Number of Amendments
27
U.S Representatives are re-elected every...
2 years
The constitution does not....
define state government
Speaker of the House
How long does a Judge serve on the Supreme Court?
What is an Amendment
Change/addition to the constitution
U.S Senators are re-elected every...
6 years
Under the constitution, the federal government can not
fix highways and roads
What is not part of the Executive Branch?
Congress
What Amendment states that you do not have to testify against yourself in the court of law
5
The Legislative Branch limits the power of the Executive Branch by....
Overturning a veto with a 2/3 vote
provide housing
vetoing bills and laws
The main purpose of the Judicial Branch....
Interpret the Constitution
What amendment abolished slavery
13
Making laws
checks and balances
The main purpose of the Executive Branch is
Of the 9 justices on the Supreme Court, Judge Clarence Thomas has been a sitting judge the longest. What year did he begin his serves on the Supreme Court?
1991
What are the 5 freedoms you are guaranteed in the first amendment?
Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly