Quiz 1
What day do we celebrate the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1976
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What building does Congress meet in?
U.S. Capital
How long is the president in office?
4 years
How many levels of federal court are there?
3
Which war started because the colonies wanted independence from England?
Revolutionary War
How many branches of government are there?
3
How many representatives are there?
435
What does Article 2 cover?
The Executive Branch/President
What is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court
What was the 1st document written to help run the United States?
Articles of Confederation
What does "INDEPENDENT" mean?
freedom
How many Senators are there?
2 per state/ 100 total
How often do we vote for a president?
every 4 years
What does Article 3 cover?
Supreme Court
What was the 2nd document used to run the United States and we still use it today?
Constitution
What does the Executive Branch do?
The enforce the law
How do we determine how many representatives per state?
population
If the president commits a serious crime what can happen to him?
impeachment
What do they call 12 people who listen to a trial and determine if people are innocent or guilty?
Jury
What is a representative?
Somone who speaks for a group of people
What does the Judicial Branch do?
They explain the laws
What does Article 1 cover?
The Legislative Branch/ Congress
What does the cabinet do?
They help the president make decisions
What is the name of the of the Supreme Court Justice in charge
Chief Justice
Why did the colonies want to be independent of England?
High Taxes/ No representation
What does the Legislative branch do?
The make the laws
Name the 2 houses in Congress?
Senate/ House of Represntative
Who takes the place of the president should something happen to him?
1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House
When someone doesn't like the outcome of a trial, what can they do to possibly have it heard again?
appeal