Bill of Rights
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
Bill of rights
What is the constitution?
The law of the United States
How many branches of government are there?
3
True
What two groups make up Congress (also known as the Legislative branch)?
House of representatives
Senate
Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion is what amendment?
1st
How many sections of the Constitution are there?
3
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many years is one term for a senator?
6 years
In what city was the constitution signed?
Philadelphia
The right to bear arms is what amendment?
2nd
What is the first part (introduction) of the Constitution called?
Preamble
What is the main job of the Legislative branch?
How many years is 1 term for a representative in the house?
2 years
Checks and balances is best described as what?
No one part of the government getting too much power
The fourth amendment is what?
Protects against unreasonable searches
Who is the father of the Constitution
James Madison
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret (explain) the laws
How many years is 1 term for someone in the Judicial branch?
Life
If somebody were to get impeached it would mean that they got?
Kicked out
The 8th amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment? True or False
True
What was the name of the "first constitution" the colonists used?
What is the main job of the Executive branch?
Enforce the laws
How many representatives are in the entire United States?
How many representatives are in Illinois?
435
17
What does veto mean?
Who can veto a bill?
Say no to a bill
President