Parts
What is the First section of the Constitution?
Preamble
Whos in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the People"
a rule made by the government of a country, state, city, etc.
law
What is the U.S. Constitution?
a set of rules for our government
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What branch of government is Congress in?
The Legislative Branch
Which quote from the preamble means that states and people will work together to make things better?
"in Order to form a more perfect Union"
To reject a decision made by the law making body. This can be done by a president or governor.
Veto
Who elects the president?
The Electorial College
What is the subject of article I?
Article I is about the first branch of the U.S. Government: Congress, or the legislative branch.
What branch of government is the Supreme Court in?
The Judicial Branch
Which quote from the preamble implies that we will need an army to protect everyone?
"provide for the common defence"
a legal decision made by a judge
ruling
How often are elections for members of the House of Representatives?
Every two years
How many articles are there in the original Constitution?
7
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
Which quote from the preamble indicates that we will make a fair legal system?
"establish Justice"
a system by which each branch of government has powers that affect and control the other branches so that no branch becomes too powerful
checks and balances
Which branch of government has the sole power to set taxes, decide how money is spent, and declare war?
The Legislative Branch
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
27
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
Which quote from the preamble says that we will make sure that situations are peaceful on the homefront?
"insure domestic Tranquility"
to think about or talk about something very carefully in order to make a decision
deliberate
If the President vetos a bill, can it still pass? If so, what would need to happen?
Yes: Both houses of Congress must pass the same bill by a 2/3 vote.